BRUMBAUGH B/KASOWSKI L AVID FLYER IV
Pryor, OK — May 29, 2012
Event Information
| Date | May 29, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN12CA329 |
| Event ID | 20120530X20643 |
| Location | Pryor, OK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.22528, -95.33000 |
| Airport | Mid-America Industrial Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BRUMBAUGH B/KASOWSKI L |
| Model | AVID FLYER IV |
| 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 directional control during a high speed taxi.
Full Narrative
The pilot was performing a high speed taxi prior to an intended local flight. During the high speed taxi, the airplane's tail rose off the ground and the pilot reduced power. During the subsequent rollout, the tailwheel started to shimmy and the pilot applied left and right rudder. The airplane veered left and exited the runway, went down a steep slope and impacted the side of a drainage ditch, where it sustained substantial damage to its wings and fuselage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions.
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.