American Legend AL-3C
McKinney, TX — April 20, 2009
Event Information
| Date | April 20, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | McKinney, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.17333, -96.58750 |
| Airport | Collin COunty Regional Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA261 |
| Event ID | 20090422X61014 |
Aircraft
| Make | American Legend |
| Model | AL-3C |
| Registration # | N273MS |
| Operator | McRight-Smith Aviation, LP |
| Owner | McRight-Smith Aviation, LP |
| 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 landing. Contributing to the accident were gusty crosswinds.
Full Narrative
During the landing rollout in gusty crosswind conditions, the commercial pilot was attempting to keep his single-engine, tailwheel-equipped airplane on the centerline of the runway with rudder input and aileron control when he inadvertantly applied too much pressure on the heel brake. This caused the tail of the airplane to rise. The tail hung breifly in the air before the wind carried the airplane over on to its back, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing strut and vertical stabilizer.
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.