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March 15, 1998 · Boeing A75N1 · N63538

Chamblee, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 15, 1998
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Chamblee, GA
Aircraft
Boeing A75N1
Tail Number
N63538
Operator
James W Barron
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL98LA057

According to the pilot, after landing, the wind picked up the left wing, and the airplane began to ground loop. The pilot said he applied right brake to correct the alignment. During the braking application, the airplane to nose over. An FAA inspector corroborated the pilot's statement and commented that the pilot did not select a favorable runway for landing.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and excessive application of braking action, which resulted in an on-ground loss-of-control and a nose over. Related factors were: the pilot's selection of the wrong runway, and the crosswind condition.

Full Narrative

On March 15, 1998, about 1314 eastern standard time, a Boeing A75N1(PT17), N63538, nosed over while landing on 2 left, at the Dekalb-Peachtree Airport, Chamblee, Georgia. The airplane was operated by the commercial pilot under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 and visual flight rules. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for this local sightseeing flight. The pilot and one passenger received minor injuries, and the airplane sustained substantial damage. The flight originated from Dekalb-Peachtree Airport at 1255. According to the pilot, after landing, the wind picked up the left wing and began to cause the airplane to ground loop. In order to prevent that, the pilot stated he applied right brake to correct the alignment. The hard brake application caused the airplane to nose over. The FAA inspector stated the left wing was lifted by a gust while the airplane was on landing rollout. The right wingtip and outer aileron contacted the ground. The inspector stated the pilot then applied right brake and left aileron to correct the condition. The inputs were too abrupt, and the airplane nosed over. The FAA inspector also commented the pilot did not select a favorable runway for landing.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:14 EST
Nearest AirportDekalb-Peachtree (1nm SSW)
Runway2
Runway Length3750 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBoeing A75N1
Tail NumberN63538
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJames W Barron
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · W-670 · Reciprocating · 220
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 44 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 34 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data