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May 21, 1993 · Lewis RV4 · N61DL
Tyler, TX
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 21, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Tyler, TX
Aircraft
Lewis RV4
Tail Number
N61DL
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW93LA161
DURING A PLEASURE FLIGHT THE PILOT HAD LANDED AT A PRIVATE AIR STRIP; HE REPORTED THAT CONTROL WAS LOST WHEN THE LEFT BRAKE LOCKED UP DURING THE LANDING ROLL. AN INSPECTION OF THE LANDING GEAR AND BRAKE SYSTEM REVEALED NO ANOMOLIES.
Full Narrative
On May 21, 1993, at approximately 1500 central daylight time (CDT), a Lewis RV4, N61DL, was substantially damaged during landing near Tyler, Texas. The commercial pilot was not injured. Weather for the local area flight was visual meteorological conditions. Barbara Schreiber of Tyler, Texas, was the registered owner. During a telephonic interview with the pilot, conducted by the investigator in charge, the pilot reported that during the landing the brakes locked up and the airplane veered off the runway. He further reported that after departing the runway the airplane struck a runway sign. A post accident examination of the landing gear revealed no anomalies that would have caused the brake or wheel to lock up. Repeated attempts to get the pilot to provide additional information was unsuccessful.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CDT
Nearest AirportAero Estates (0nm)
Runway28
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLewis RV4
Tail NumberN61DL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsUnknown · UNKNOWN · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility14 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT