STINSON SR 5A
Manassas, VA — October 29, 2013
Event Information
| Date | October 29, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA14CA033 |
| Event ID | 20131031X73518 |
| Location | Manassas, VA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.72111, -77.51500 |
| Airport | Manassas Regional Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | STINSON |
| Model | SR 5A |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's inadvertent application of only one brake during landing roll, resulting in a ground loop and runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the of the vintage tailwheel airplane reported that the touchdown was normal; however, after rolling out about 1,500 feet, his left heel was not fully centered in the rudder shoe and accidentally depressed the left brake. The airplane then departed the left side of the runway and rotated 180 degrees on concrete, before coming to rest. The rotation on concrete resulted in separation of the right main landing gear. The pilot added that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration revealed damage to the lower right fuselage, where the right main landing gear attached.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.