GRAHN J/GRAHN G PITTS S2S
Rifle, CO — August 13, 2009
Event Information
| Date | August 13, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA520 |
| Event ID | 20090813X73143 |
| Location | Rifle, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.52611, -107.72694 |
| Airport | Garfield County Regional Airpo |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | GRAHN J/GRAHN G |
| Model | PITTS S2S |
| 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 excessive landing speed and subsequent excessive brake application which resulted in a loss of control and impact with an airport sign.
Full Narrative
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the pilot had just completed practice for his air show performance and was landing on runway 26. The pilot stated that he landed fast and while braking to make an intersection, the brakes became hot and the right brake began to fade. The airplane began to track to the left and the pilot steered the airplane between two taxi lights. The airplane impacted a taxiway sign, breaking the right lower right inboard spar. The pilot did not see the sign prior to impact. An examination of the airplane, conducted by the FAA, revealed no mechanical anomalies.
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.