STEARMAN AIRCRAFT M-2
Robbinsville, NJ — August 24, 2012
Event Information
| Date | August 24, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA12CA533 |
| Event ID | 20120827X74213 |
| Location | Robbinsville, NJ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.21389, -74.60167 |
| Airport | Trenton-Robbinsville Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | STEARMAN AIRCRAFT |
| Model | M-2 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, when the tailwheel equipped airplane touched down during landing, it began to veer to the left. He attempted to straighten the subsequent landing roll by applying right brake, but the airplane continued to the left, ground looped, and then came to rest inverted, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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.