PERTH AMBOY BIRD CK
New Castle, PA — June 17, 2011
Event Information
| Date | June 17, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA11CA351 |
| Event ID | 20110621X23619 |
| Location | New Castle, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.02500, -80.41389 |
| Airport | New Castle Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PERTH AMBOY |
| Model | BIRD CK |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper use of brakes during the landing rollout.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated he applied brakes on landing roll out and lost directional control of the airplane. The airplane ground looped and veered to the left. The main landing gear collapsed. The right wing impacted the runway breaking the lower wing spar and damaging the wing tip. The pilot stated he did not experience any mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident.
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.