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March 9, 2007 · Eads Pzl Warsza PZL-104M Wilga · N424HD

Tampa, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 9, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Tampa, FL
Aircraft
Eads Pzl Warsza PZL-104M Wilga
Tail Number
N424HD
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA07LA066

The pilot stated that he affected a normal three-point landing within the first 1/3 of runway 35, and applied normal braking to slow the airplane and "the right brake system lost pressure and failed." He further stated that this caused the airplane to yaw left , and he applied full right rudder and released the left brake. He said that full control application was insufficient to correct adverse yaw, and the airplane exited the runway to the left, and ground looped. According to the FAA inspector who responded to the scene of the accident, postcrash examination of the accident airplane revealed no anomalies with the flight controls or the braking system.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in a ground loop and damage to the airplane.

Full Narrative

On March 9, 2007, about 1600 eastern standard time, an Eads PZL Warsawa-Okecie SA, model PZL -104M Wilga 2000, experimental amateur-built airplane, N424HD, registered to, and operated by Island Century Media LLC, as a Title 14 CFR part 91, aerial observation flight, ground looped during while landing at Peter O'Knight Airport, Tampa, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. the commercial-rated pilot and passenger were not injured, and the airplane incurred substantial damage. The flight originated in Tampa, Florida, the same day, about 1400 The pilot stated that he and his crew had flown to downtown Tampa, Florida, filming video, and he returned to his departure airport and affected a normal three-point landing within the first 1/3 of runway 35. He said he applied normal braking to slow the airplane and "the right brake system lost pressure and failed." He further stated that this caused the airplane to yaw left , and he applied full right rudder and released the left brake. He said that full control application was insufficient to correct adverse yaw, and the airplane exited the runway to the left, and ground looped. In the process of reporting the accident, the pilot stated that perhaps this accident could have been prevented if perhaps a larger rudder with more authority during ground/low power would be of benefit. According to the FAA inspector who responded to the scene of the accident, postcrash examination of the accident airplane revealed no anomalies with the flight controls or the braking system. Runway 35 is an asphalt runway that is 2,688 feet long and 75 feet wide. The runway surface was dry at the time of the accident, and according to the pilot, the wind direction was variable, and the wind was calm. The Tampa, Florida, 1553, surface weather observation was winds from 290 degrees, at a speed of 9 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 EST
Nearest AirportPeter O. Knight (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length2688 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftEads Pzl Warsza PZL-104M Wilga
Tail NumberN424HD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540K1B5 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data