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March 30, 2001 · Bradley Midget Mustang · N11DB

Orange, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 30, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Orange, TX
Aircraft
Bradley Midget Mustang
Tail Number
N11DB
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW01LA092

While landing on runway 4, the tail-wheel equipped homebuilt airplane touched down on all three landing gear at 85 mph. After rolling about 100 feet, the aircraft swerved left, and exited the runway. The pilot applied full right rudder, which had no effect. The airplane traveled through a barbed wire fence before coming to a stop nose down in a "flooded" cow pasture. The wind at the time of the accident was from 320 degrees at 8 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions during the landing roll which resulted in a loss of control. A contributing factor was the crosswind condition.

Full Narrative

On March 30, 2001, at 1500 central standard time, a Bradley Midget Mustang homebuilt tail-wheel equipped airplane, N11DB, was substantially damaged following a loss of control during landing roll at the Orange County Airport near Orange, Texas. The airplane was owned and operated by the pilot. The commercial pilot, sole occupant, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The cross-country flight originated from Opelousas, Louisiana, at 1400. The pilot reported in the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, (NTSB Form 6120.1/2) that he made a 3-point landing on runway 4, at approximately 85 mph. After rolling about 100 feet past the touchdown point, the aircraft swerved left, and exited the runway. He applied full right rudder, which had no effect. The airplane traveled through a barbed wire fence before coming to a stop nose down in a "flooded" cow pasture. The pilot reported that the wind was 20 degrees off the runway center at 7-10 mph. The airport manager reported to the FAA inspector that the wind at the time of the accident was from 310 degrees at 10 knots. At 1453, the Southeast Texas Regional Airport, located 13.4 nautical miles southwest of the accident site, reported the wind to be from 320 degrees at 8 knots. According to the FAA inspector, the airplane's empennage was twisted to the left, and the left aileron was damaged. The pilot reported to the FAA inspector that he had just purchased the airplane and was bringing it home. The pilot had a total flight time of 2 hours in the accident airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CST
Nearest AirportOrange County (0nm)
Runway4
Runway Length4396 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBradley Midget Mustang
Tail NumberN11DB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C85-12 · Reciprocating · 85
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 52
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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