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March 19, 1991 · Monocoupe Aircraft D145 · N17687
Lafayette, LA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 19, 1991
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Lafayette, LA
Aircraft
Monocoupe Aircraft D145
Tail Number
N17687
Operator
Lloyd J Red Lerille
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW91LA052
DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE PILOT'S FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE RIGHT PEDAL AND ONTO THE LEFT CO-PILOT'S PEDAL AND DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS LOST. THE PILOT APPLIED POWER AND THE AIRPLANE CLIMBED SLIGHTLY, ROLLED TO THE LEFT, AND DESCENDED UNCONTROLLED TO IMPACT THE TERRAIN NEXT TO THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT STATED NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION OCCURRED.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE.
Full Narrative
DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE PILOT'S FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE RIGHT PEDAL AND ONTO THE LEFT CO-PILOT'S PEDAL AND DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS LOST. THE PILOT APPLIED POWER AND THE AIRPLANE CLIMBED SLIGHTLY, ROLLED TO THE LEFT, AND DESCENDED UNCONTROLLED TO IMPACT THE TERRAIN NEXT TO THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT STATED NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION OCCURRED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:25 CST
Nearest AirportLafayette Regional (0nm N)
Runway21
Runway Length7651 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMonocoupe Aircraft D145
Tail NumberN17687
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLloyd J Red Lerille
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsWarner · 145/50 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 6 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point50
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT