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April 20, 2009 · American Legend AL-3C · N273MS
Mckinney, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 20, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mckinney, TX
Aircraft
American Legend AL-3C
Tail Number
N273MS
Operator
Mcright-Smith Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA261
During the landing rollout in gusty wind conditions, the commercial pilot applied too much pressure on the heel brake of his tailwheel-equipped single-engine airplane, which caused the tail to rise. The wind then carried the airplane over on to its back, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing strut and vertical stabilizer.
NTSB Probable Cause
THe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing. Contributing to the accident were gusty crosswinds.
Full Narrative
During the landing rollout in gusty crosswind conditions, the commercial pilot was attempting to keep his single-engine, tailwheel-equipped airplane on the centerline of the runway with rudder input and aileron control when he inadvertantly applied too much pressure on the heel brake. This caused the tail of the airplane to rise. The tail hung breifly in the air before the wind carried the airplane over on to its back, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing strut and vertical stabilizer.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:42 CDT
Nearest AirportCollin County Regional Airport (0nm)
Runway17
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftAmerican Legend AL-3C
Tail NumberN273MS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMcright-Smith Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200 · Reciprocating · 100
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0