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May 12, 1996 · Marcellus STAR FIRE · N2498
Umatilla, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 12, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Umatilla, FL
Aircraft
Marcellus STAR FIRE
Tail Number
N2498
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA96LA156
The pilot stated he made a wheel landing and landed a little fast. He applied brakes to slow the airplane down. The airplane nosed over and came to a complete stop inverted.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper use of brakes on landing roll out resulting in a nose over.
Full Narrative
On May 12, 1996, about 1200 eastern daylight time, a Marcellus Star Fire, N2498, registered to a private owner, operating as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, crashed on landing roll out at the Umatilla Municipal Airport, Umatilla, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The private pilot reported no injuries. The flight originated from Umatilla Municipal Airport about 30 minutes before the accident. The pilot stated he made a wheel landing and landed a little fast. He applied brakes to slow the airplane down. The airplane nosed over and came to a complete stop inverted. The accident was reported to the NTSB on June 12, 1996.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 EDT
Nearest AirportUmatilla Municipal (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length2300 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMarcellus STAR FIRE
Tail NumberN2498
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · E-185-3 · Reciprocating · 185
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO