N515JD is a 2016 John A Dalessandris PITTS S1S. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 1 seat, powered by a Lycoming HIO-360 SER rated at 205 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Grass Valley, CA. Its experimental airworthiness certificate was issued in Aug 2016. It has been registered to its current owner since May 2026. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 10 years old
2026
2016
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The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped biplane reported that, during landing, the airplane encountered a right crosswind, veered to the right off the runway, and ground looped to the right.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower left wing and rudder.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The airport's automated weather observation station reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 150° at 4 knots. The pilot added that he believed he encountered a dust devil. The pilot was landing the airplane on runway 08.
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