CircumFlightN17119 accident
NTSB WPR10CA096 · 2009-12-23 · Auburn, WA · near S50
Docket — crew, injuries and powerplant
Summary
The pilot reported that he made a normal approach and landing in the tailwheel-equipped airplane. During the landing roll, the airplane veered to the left, exited the runway, and nosed over. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the left and right wings, vertical stabilizer, and rudder sustained structural damage. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane's flight control systems or brake systems at the time of the accident.
Full narrative
The pilot reported that he made a normal approach and landing in the tailwheel equipped airplane. During the landing roll, the airplane veered to the left, exited the runway, and nosed over. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the left and right wings, vertical stabilizer, and rudder sustained structural damage. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplanes flight control systems or brake systems at the time of the accident.
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident.
Circumstances
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather conditions
- Visual Meteorological Cond
- Light condition
- Day
- Sky condition
- BKN
- Ceiling (ft)
- 20000
- Visibility (sm)
- 10
- Wind direction
- 0
- Temperature (F)
- 43
- Nearest airport
- Auburn Municipal Airport
- Distance from field
- 0.0
- Airport elevation
- 63
Aircraft
| Registration | Make | Model | Damage | FAR part |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N17119 | — | — | SUBS | 091 |
Sequence of events
| # | Occurrence | Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landing-landing roll Loss of control on ground defining | Cruise |
| 2 | Landing-landing roll Runway excursion | Cruise |
| 3 | Landing-landing roll Nose over/nose down | Cruise |