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March 31, 1995 · Fleet 7 · N432K

Arlington, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 31, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Arlington, WA
Aircraft
Fleet 7
Tail Number
N432K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA95LA073

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND, WHO WAS FLYING FROM THE REAR SEAT, STATED THAT DURING ROLLOUT ABOUT 20 MPH, FOLLOWING A NORMAL LANDING, A GUST OF WIND FROM THE LEFT CAUSED THE AIRCRAFT TO TURN LEFT. FULL RIGHT RUDDER WAS INEFFECTIVE, AND BRAKES WERE AGGRESSIVELY APPLIED DURING WHICH THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER. THE PILOT NOTED THAT THE BRAKES ON THE AIRCRAFT WERE VERY SENSITIVE.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER USE OF THE BRAKES. A FACTOR WAS THE FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING ROLLOUT.

Full Narrative

On March 30, 1995, approximately 1630 hours Pacific standard time (pst), a Fleet 7, N432K, was substantially damaged when the aircraft nosed over during landing roll at the Arlington Airport, Arlington, Washington. Both pilot-rated occupants were uninjured. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time and no flight plan had been filed. The flight, which was reported as personal, was to have been operated under 14CFR91, and originated from Arlington. The pilot-in-command stated that he was flying from the rear seat. The pilot-rated owner was occupying the forward seat and was not endorsed for tailwheel operations. The pilot-in-command reported that while on rollout after landing on runway 16, and while rolling out about 20 mph, a gust of wind from the left caused the aircraft to turn left. He stated that full right rudder was ineffective. He then applied brakes and the aircraft nosed over. He noted that the brakes on the aircraft were very sensitive.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 PST
Nearest AirportArlington (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length5300 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftFleet 7
Tail NumberN432K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsKinner · R-440-3(B-54) · Reciprocating · 125
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 7 kt
Visibility75 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data