BOEING A75N1(PT17)

Chino, CA — December 3, 2017

Event Information

DateDecember 3, 2017
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberGAA18CA079
Event ID20171203X52324
LocationChino, CA
CountryUSA
Coordinates33.97445, -117.63722
AirportCHINO
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 a touch-and-go landing.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that, the tailwheel-equipped biplane bounced during the initial touchdown of a three point touch-and-go landing. He added that, the biplane settled back onto the runway and he continued to maintain the runway centerline. Subsequently, when he raised the tail for takeoff, the biplane veered sharply to the right and the lower left wing struck the ground.

The biplane sustained substantial damage to the lower left aileron.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the biplane that would have precluded normal operation.

The pilot added that he may have "accidently hit the right brake" during the landing roll.

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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