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October 16, 1987 · Boeing A75N1 · N53488
Milton, DE
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 16, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Milton, DE
Aircraft
Boeing A75N1
Tail Number
N53488
Operator
Joseph R Hudson
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO88DHD02
THE CHECK PILOT STATED THAT THE PILOT'S SECOND LANDING IN THE ACCIDENT AIRCRAFT WAS A 'WHEEL' LANDING. HE REPORTED THAT THE PILOT TOUCHED DOWN ON THE TOP OF A CREST IN THE AIRSTRIP WITH THE TAIL HIGH. THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED DOWN THE SLIGHT SLOPE WITH A QUARTERING TAILWIND. ACCORDING TO THE CHECK PILOT, THE PILOT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER, COMING TO REST INVERTED ON THE GRASS STRIP.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER BRAKE APPLICATION DURING A 'WHEEL' LANDING, WHICH RESULTED IN THE AIRCRAFT NOSING OVER. THE SLIGHT DOWNSLOPE OF THE AIRSTRIP, A QUARTERING TAILWIND, INADEQUATE SUPERVISION ON THE PART OF THE CHECK PILOT, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE ACCIDENT AIRCRAFT ALL CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT.
Full Narrative
THE CHECK PILOT STATED THAT THE PILOT'S SECOND LANDING IN THE ACCIDENT AIRCRAFT WAS A 'WHEEL' LANDING. HE REPORTED THAT THE PILOT TOUCHED DOWN ON THE TOP OF A CREST IN THE AIRSTRIP WITH THE TAIL HIGH. THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED DOWN THE SLIGHT SLOPE WITH A QUARTERING TAILWIND. ACCORDING TO THE CHECK PILOT, THE PILOT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER, COMING TO REST INVERTED ON THE GRASS STRIP.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00
Nearest AirportEagle Crest (0nm N)
Runway32
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width11 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing A75N1
Tail NumberN53488
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJoseph R Hudson
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985 · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 20 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind4 kt, gusting 7 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO