Pitts S2
Morrisville, VT — September 28, 2019
Event Information
| Date | September 28, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA577 |
| Event ID | 20190928X43241 |
| Location | Morrisville, VT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.53444, -72.61389 |
| Airport | Morrisville-Stowe State |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Pitts |
| Model | S2 |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose down.
Full Narrative
The biplane pilot reported that, during the landing roll, the biplane veered right. He applied left rudder and brakes, the left-wing tip scrapped the runway and the biplane exited the runway to the left. He then applied more brakes to avoid a drainage ditch and the biplane nosed down.
The pilot reported that the biplane sustained substantial damage to the lower, left-wing spar.
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.