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April 11, 1986 · Aerotek PITTS-S-1S · N14RN
Loveland, CO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 11, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Loveland, CO
Aircraft
Aerotek PITTS-S-1S
Tail Number
N14RN
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN86LA114
ACCORDING TO THE PLT, THE ACFT ENCOUNTERED A TAILWIND DURING THE LANDING ROLL. THE PLT SAID THE ACFT NOSED OVER ONTO ITS BACK WHEN HE APPLIED BRAKES. THE PLT HAD INDICATED HIS TOTAL FLT EXPERIENCE IN THIS TAIL WHEEL ACFT TO BE APRX 4 HRS.
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ACCORDING TO THE PLT, THE ACFT ENCOUNTERED A TAILWIND DURING THE LANDING ROLL. THE PLT SAID THE ACFT NOSED OVER ONTO ITS BACK WHEN HE APPLIED BRAKES. THE PLT HAD INDICATED HIS TOTAL FLT EXPERIENCE IN THIS TAIL WHEEL ACFT TO BE APRX 4 HRS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 MST
Nearest AirportFt. Collins Loveland Muni (0nm N)
Runway33
Runway Length6500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAerotek PITTS-S-1S
Tail NumberN14RN
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-B4A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 6 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 36 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO