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August 25, 1990 · Pitts S1-S · N10PP
Palm City, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 25, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Palm City, FL
Aircraft
Pitts S1-S
Tail Number
N10PP
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA90LA174
THE PRIVATE PILOT LANDED THE AIRPLANE ON A SOD RUNWAY THAT WAS WET AND SOFT. DURING THE LANDING ROLL HE NOTED THAT THE RIGHT MAIN WHEEL AND TIRE WERE DIGGING IN THE SOD. HE ATTEMPTED A GO AROUND AND THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR FAILED AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER.
NTSB Probable Cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO INITIATE A GO AROUND IN A TIMELY MANNER, AND THE AIRPLANE LANDING GEAR DUG INTO THE SOFT SOD AND NOSED OVER.
Full Narrative
THE PRIVATE PILOT LANDED THE AIRPLANE ON A SOD RUNWAY THAT WAS WET AND SOFT. DURING THE LANDING ROLL HE NOTED THAT THE RIGHT MAIN WHEEL AND TIRE WERE DIGGING IN THE SOD. HE ATTEMPTED A GO AROUND AND THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR FAILED AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:50 EDT
Nearest AirportWillis Slideport (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length3600 ft
Runway Width250 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPitts S1-S
Tail NumberN10PP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsAvco Lycoming · O-360-A3A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 4 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time13:52
Weather SourceWFAC