N9863Z is a 2016 James A Williams PIETENPOL AIRCAMPER. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Cont Motor A-65 SER rated at 65 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Wheeler, MI. Its experimental airworthiness certificate was issued in Aug 2016. It has been registered to its current owner since Jul 2015. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 10 years old
2016
2015
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The pilot reported that the airplane "bounced twice" as he was attempting to land on the asphalt runway. He decided to execute a go-around and applied full engine power. However, the airplane "did not lift out of ground effect" and a wheel "caught the grass" causing a ground loop. The pilot noted that the accident might have been prevented by leveling off to allow the airspeed to increase before attempting to climb. He reported a variable wind at 10 knots with gusts to 15 knots. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and left wing.
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