Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ERA11CA351

New Castle, PA, USA

Aircraft #1

N914V

PERTH AMBOY BIRD CK

Analysis

The pilot stated that he applied brakes on the landing roll out and lost directional control of the airplane. The airplane ground looped and veered to the left. The main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing impacted the runway breaking the lower wing spar and damaging the wing tip. The pilot stated that he did not experience any mechanical problems with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Factual Information

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.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper use of brakes during the landing rollout.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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