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N744H accident description

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Crash location 32.493333°N, 80.991944°W
Nearest city Ridgeland, SC
32.480744°N, 80.980386°W
1.1 miles away
Tail number N744H
Accident date 29 Mar 2016
Aircraft type Waco Cto
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped bi-plane reported that during the landing roll, the bi-plane started turning to the right, the left main landing gear collapsed, and the nose of the bi-plane impacted the ground.

The bi-plane sustained substantial damage to the left lower wing.

According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.

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