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April 17, 2009 · Brinker / Garner Bi-Plane · N375CB

Caldwell, ID

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 17, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Caldwell, ID
Aircraft
Brinker / Garner Bi-Plane
Tail Number
N375CB
Operator
Kurt G Becker
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR09LA201

The pilot reported that during a routine test flight, he felt an abnormal vibration and decided to divert to a nearby airport. After noting the wind conditions, the pilot entered the airport traffic pattern and proceeded to execute a wheel landing in the tailwheel-equipped airplane. As the tailwheel settled onto the runway, the airplane immediately veered to the right. Despite the pilot's control and brake inputs, the airplane continued to veer to the right and exited the runway. Subsequently, the airplane came to rest in a nose-low attitude adjacent to the runway surface. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the left and right top and bottom wing assemblies and fuselage were structurally damaged. Flight control continuity was established throughout the airplane to all flight controls. Movement of the tailwheel by hand revealed that it locked into its normal turning radius and subsequently broke free with little pressure. No anomalies could be found with the airframe; however, examination of the runway revealed a black rubber transfer mark with a width corresponding to the width of the airplane's tailwheel. The mark was not linear, but had a zigzag shape consistent with the tailwheel shimmying.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-(general)-Not specified - C

Full Narrative

On April 17, 2009, about 1240 mountain daylight time, an experimental amateur built Brinker / Garner tailwheel equipped bi-plane, N375CB, was substantially damaged during landing roll at the Caldwell Industrial Airport (EUL), Caldwell, Idaho. The airplane was registered to a private individual and operated by the pilot under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. The commercial pilot, sole occupant of the airplane, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the test flight. The local flight originated from the Sunrise Skypark (ID40), Marsing, Idaho, at 1130. The pilot reported that during a routine test flight, he conducted a series of maneuvers to see how the airplane performed with full scale deflection of the control surfaces. Following the maneuvers, the pilot entered level flight and applied full throttle to perform a "top speed test." As the airplane accelerated past about 100 miles per hour, the airplane "started to vibrate severely." The pilot stated that after reducing the throttle and slowing the airplane down, the vibration lessoned around 70 miles per hour, and he decided to divert to EUL. The pilot entered the traffic pattern for runway 30 and proceeded to execute a wheel landing slightly left of the runway centerline. The pilot said that as the tailwheel settled onto the runway, the airplane immediately veered to the right. Despite the pilot's control and brake inputs, the airplane continued to veer to the right and exited the runway. Subsequently, the airplane came to rest in a nose low attitude adjacent to the runway surface. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector revealed that the left and right wing assemblies and fuselage were structurally damaged. The left main landing gear wheel assembly was separated. The tailwheel remained attached to the airframe. The left and right springs remained attached and undamaged. Movement of the tailwheel by hand revealed that it locked into its normal turning radius and subsequently broke free with little pressure. No anomalies could be found, however, examination of the runway by the FAA inspector revealed a black rubber transfer mark with a width corresponding to the width of the airplane's tailwheel. The mark was not linear, but had a zigzag shape consistent with the tailwheel shimmying.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:40 PDT
Nearest AirportCaldwell Industrial Airport (0nm)
Runway30
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBrinker / Garner Bi-Plane
Tail NumberN375CB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKurt G Becker
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C85 · Reciprocating · 85
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 34 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:35
Weather SourceWFAC

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