Waco QCF
Shirley, NY — May 3, 2020
Event Information
| Date | May 3, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA20CA175 |
| Event ID | 20200509X85739 |
| Location | Shirley, NY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.82806, -72.86555 |
| Airport | BROOKHAVEN |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Waco |
| Model | QCF |
| 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 control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane on a grass runway. After touchdown, the pilot applied light differential brake pressure to slow the airplane before exiting the runway; however, the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. The rudder, vertical stabilizer, and upper wings sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported the airplane had no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures 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.