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February 11, 2007 · Piper PA-12 · N2335M
Elberton, GA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 11, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Elberton, GA
Aircraft
Piper PA-12
Tail Number
N2335M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL07CA042
According to the pilot, "Upon landing, [the] rear passenger had [his] foot on the brake causing [the] aircraft to dart to the left." The pilot further stated that he could not overcome the braking action with the rudder. The airplane departed the left side of the runway and collided with trees. Examination of the left wheel assembly revealed no binding or operational abnormalities with the left brake. There were no other mechanical problems reported by the pilot, or discovered during the postaccident examination of the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The passenger's inadvertent application of the left brake during landing roll, which resulted in a swerve to the left and impact with trees.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, "upon landing, [the] rear passenger had [his] foot on the brake causing [the] aircraft to dart to the left." The pilot further stated that he could not overcome the braking action with the rudder. The airplane departed the left side of the runway and collided with trees. Both the pilot and passenger reported no injuries. Examination of the airplane by an FAA Inspector found both wings substantially damaged. Further examination of the left wheel assembly revealed no binding or operational abnormalities with the left brake. There were no other mechanical problems reported by the pilot or discovered during the post-accident examination of the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:20 EST
Nearest AirportElbert County-Patz Field (0nm)
Runway28
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-12
Tail NumberN2335M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-C1 · Reciprocating · 115
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 51 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 46
Altimeter30.22 inHg
Observation Time18:56
Weather SourceWFAC