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January 1, 1997 · Waco WMF-5 · N14128

Kissimmee, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 1, 1997
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Kissimmee, FL
Aircraft
Waco WMF-5
Tail Number
N14128
Operator
Waco Flying
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA97LA058

During the landing roll, when the pilot applied the brakes to slow the airplane, one brake locked. According to the pilot, after touching down on the runway center line, 'all [was] straight with the rudder control.' When the tail came down the rudder 'authority diminished,' and when the pilot applied the brakes, the airplane departed the runway to the right and nosed over. The pilot stated that he could not control the airplane with the left brake. Examination of the brakes did not reveal any discrepancies. According to the pilot's flight times, shown on the NTSB Form 6120.1/2, he had less than 1 hour, (.9) of total flight time in this make and model airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain direction control of the airplane after applying the brakes. A factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with this make and model airplane.

Full Narrative

On January 1, 1997, about 0955 eastern standard time, a Waco YMF-5, N14128, registered to Waco Flying LTD., was substantially damaged during the landing, near Kissimmee, Florida. The commercial-rated pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed in the vicinity, and no flight plan had been filed. The local personal flight was being conducted in accordance with Title 14 CFR Part 91. During the landing roll, when the pilot applied the brakes to slow the airplane, one brake locked. According to the pilot, after touching down on the runway center line, "all [was] straight with the rudder control." When the tail came down the rudder "authority diminished," and when he applied the brakes, the airplane departed the runway to the right and nosed over. The pilot stated that he could not control the airplane with the left brake. Initially the damage to the airplane was reported as minor, however, after further examination of the wreckage, the FAA determined that damage to the wings was substantial. Examination of the brakes did not reveal any discrepancies. According to the pilot's flight times, shown on the NTSB Form 6120.1/2, he had less than 1 hour, (.9) of total flight time in this make and model airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:55 EST
Nearest AirportKissimmee (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftWaco WMF-5
Tail NumberN14128
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWaco Flying
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJacobs · R-755-9 · Reciprocating · 245
Seats3

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 68 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind3 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data