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May 24, 2009 · Stinson SR-8B · N17119
Tacoma, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 24, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Tacoma, WA
Aircraft
Stinson SR-8B
Tail Number
N17119
Operator
Culver Donald E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR09CA260
During a firmer than normal three-point touchdown in the tail wheel-equipped airplane, the pilot's feet slid down low on the rudder pedals, where they inadvertently came in contact with the floor-mounted heel brakes. Therefore, as the pilot made directional control inputs to the rudder pedals, he also made unintended brake applications. Those brake applications resulted in the airplane rolling up onto its nose, and then falling off to one side. When it fell off to one side, the end of the wing came in contact with the runway, resulting in damage to its interior primary structure. The pilot said there was no malfunction of the rudder or braking systems.
NTSB Probable Cause
The application of unintended braking input due to the pilot's failure to keep his feet correctly positioned on the rudder pedals during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
During a firmer than normal three-point touchdown in the tail wheel-equipped airplane, the pilot's feet slid down low on the rudder pedals, where they inadvertently came in contact with the floor-mounted heel brakes. Therefore, as the pilot made directional control inputs to the rudder pedals, he also made unintended brake applications. Those brake applications resulted in the airplane rolling up onto its nose, and then falling off to one side. When it fell off to one side, the end of the wing came in contact with the runway, resulting in damage to its interior primary structure. The pilot said there was no malfunction of the rudder or braking systems.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:40 PDT
Nearest AirportTacoma Narrows (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length5002 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftStinson SR-8B
Tail NumberN17119
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCulver Donald E
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · R-680-13 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 82 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO