BOEING A75N1(PT17)

Rosamond, CA — November 19, 2017

Event Information

DateNovember 19, 2017
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberGAA18CA050
Event ID20171119X20241
LocationRosamond, CA
CountryUSA
Coordinates38.49951, -122.76039
AirportROSAMOND SKYPARK
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeBOEING
ModelA75N1(PT17)
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None2
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

Full Narrative

According to the pilot in the tailwheel-equipped, high performance bi-plane, during the landing roll the he applied the brakes to decelerate for the full stop landing. When he did, the bi-plane swerved to the left, but was corrected by letting off the brakes and applying right rudder.

The bi-plane then veered to the left again but did not correct with full right rudder and brake application. The bi-plane exited the left side of the runway and nosed over.

The bi-plane sustained substantial damage to the rudder.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the bi-plane 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.

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