DAVID S MEEK SUN DEVIL
Junction City, KS — June 1, 2019
Event Information
| Date | June 1, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA307 |
| Event ID | 20190602X02109 |
| Location | Junction City, KS |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.04333, -96.84333 |
| Airport | Freeman Field |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | DAVID S MEEK |
| Model | SUN DEVIL |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAWN |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot rated passenger's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the improperly maintained main landing gear brake pads.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during landing in the tailwheel equipped airplane, the pilot rated passenger was manipulating the controls. After the airplane touched down, the passenger applied braking and believed that the right main landing gear brake locked up. The airplane subsequently veered to the right, exited the runway, and impacted terrain.
An examination of the main landing gear brake system revealed that the brake pads were extremely worn.
The I-lift wing struts were substantially damaged.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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.