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January 5, 2007 · American Champion Acac 8GCBC · N186AC
Buckley, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 5, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Buckley, WA
Aircraft
American Champion Acac 8GCBC
Tail Number
N186AC
Operator
Thaddeus S Narolski
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA07CA042
While landing in an open field covered with wet grass, the airplane's main wheels started to skid when the brakes were applied. When the airplane contacted drier terrain, the increase in braking effectiveness resulted in the tail wheel-equipped airplane nosing over. Although the pilot tried to take remedial action by releasing all brake pressure, he was unable to do so soon enough to keep the airplane from nosing over.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to release brake pressure soon enough when his airplane skidded from wet grass onto dry terrain during an off-airport, full-stop landing. A factor was the change in terrain from wet grass to dry ground in the landing area.
Full Narrative
While landing in an open field covered with wet grass, the aircraft's main wheels started to skid when the brakes were applied. When the aircraft came in contact with drier terrain, the increase in braking effectiveness caused the tail wheel-equipped aircraft to nose over. Although the pilot tried to take remedial action by releasing all brake pressure, he was unable to do so soon enough to keep the aircraft from nosing over.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 PST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftAmerican Champion Acac 8GCBC
Tail NumberN186AC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorThaddeus S Narolski
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-C1E · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 0 C
Altimeter0