PERNER/PITTS S1S
Brenham, TX — July 16, 2017
Event Information
| Date | July 16, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA417 |
| Event ID | 20170719X31853 |
| Location | Brenham, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.21972, -96.37444 |
| Airport | BRENHAM MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PERNER/PITTS |
| Model | S1S |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain lateral/bank and yaw control during a go-around.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during touchdown the airplane bounced and he applied power to go-around. He added that, the "yaw factor" affected the go-around and the left wing struck the runway, followed by the propeller, which resulted in the airplane cartwheeling off the runway to the left. The airplane stopped between hangars about 375 ft. from the runway.
The left and right wings sustained substantial damage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded 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.