ROSS ALFRED K/ONEILL TERRENCE LANCAIR 235
Longmont, CO — September 3, 2014
Event Information
| Date | September 3, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN14CA483 |
| Event ID | 20140904X74800 |
| Location | Longmont, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.16472, -105.16333 |
| Airport | Vance Brand Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | ROSS ALFRED K/ONEILL TERRENCE |
| Model | LANCAIR 235 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's inadvertent application of the brake which resulted in the loss of directional control during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing roll, at a point about two-thirds the way down the runway, the airplane veered to the left. The airplane continued off the left side of the runway, through the rough terrain, over a bump, and into a ditch. The left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there was no mechanical failure/malfunction of the airplane, and that due to the tight foot space; he most likely inadvertently applied the left brake which resulted in the airplane veering to the left.
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.