BOEING B75N1
Shelter Island, NY — July 25, 2015
Event Information
| Date | July 25, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA205 |
| Event ID | 20150730X23141 |
| Location | Shelter Island, NY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.07167, -72.32667 |
| Airport | WESTMORELAND |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | BOEING |
| Model | B75N1 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot of the tailwheel-equipped bi-plane, during the landing roll, as number three in a flight of three, on a turf runway, he lost sight of the airplane ahead, he relaxed the stick, the tail came up, and the airplane nosed over. The pilot reported that he was unable to see beyond mid-field due to the crown in the runway, and "became concerned with the actual location of the other aircraft." The pilot reported that he allowed the airplane's tail to rise six to eight inches, and as he applied the brakes, the center of gravity shifted forward due to the 40 gallons of fuel in the bi-plane's upper wing. The airplane nosed over and sustained substantial damage to the rudder, empennage, and top wings.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies prior to or during the flight that would have prevented normal operation.
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.