Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary GAA16CA238

Millersburg, OH, USA

Aircraft #1

N17734

WACO YKS 7

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

According to the pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane, he executed a wheel landing in gusting crosswind conditions. He reported that the airplane swerved left, he applied right rudder and right brake to no avail, and then he applied both brakes to prevent a runway excursion. The airplane nosed over and exited the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing strut, rudder and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were not any mechanical anomalies or malfunctions with any portion the airplane prior to the accident that would have prevented normal flight operations.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's loss of directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions resulting in excessive brake application, and airplane nose over.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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