You can contribute by submitting additional or updated information.
| Date: | Monday 13 December 2004 |
| Time: | 14:28 LT |
| Type: |  Waco Classic Aircraft YMF |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N95JD |
| MSN: | F5C-058 |
| Engine model: | Jacobs R755 B2M |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Santa Barbara, California -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | San Carlos Airport, CA (SQL/KSQL) |
| Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, CA (SBA/KSBA) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
During landing rollout, the pilot lost directional control of his conventional gear airplane, and it ground looped. The pilot was aware that upon landing on runway 25 the local wind was variable at 6 knots. The pilot's touchdown was normal, but during rollout he lost directional control when a crosswind gust was encountered.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout, which resulted in a ground loop.
Accident investigation:
 |
|
Sources:
NTSB LAX05CA052
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Oct-2022 14:50 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2025 Flight Safety Foundation