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June 29, 2009 · Boeing A75N1(PT17) · N38978
Quinton, VA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 29, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Quinton, VA
Aircraft
Boeing A75N1(PT17)
Tail Number
N38978
Operator
Parker Joseph M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA09CA374
During the landing rollout on runway 28 with a light and variable wind, the pilot applied the brakes to stop the airplane. The right brake “grabbed and would not release,” and he applied “hard left brake and full left rudder” to maintain control of the airplane. The tail of the airplane began to rise and he then released the left brake. The airplane subsequently nosed over and came to rest inverted, incurring substantial damage to the right wing, the wing spar, and the vertical stabilizer. Post-accident inspection by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector found that the Hayes Industries expanding drum brakes appeared to be operating normally. The nearest weather reporting station reported at 1754, or approximately 24 minutes after the accident, that the wind was from 250 degrees at 8 knots. The weather reporting airport is located approximately 9 nautical miles west-northwest of the accident airport.
NTSB Probable Cause
Not determined-Not determined-(general)-(general)-Unknown/Not determined - C
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, during the landing rollout on runway 28 with a light and variable wind, he applied the brakes to stop the airplane. The right brake “grabbed and would not release,” and he applied “hard left brake and full left rudder” to maintain control of the airplane. The tail of the airplane began to rise and he then released the left brake. The airplane subsequently nosed over and came to rest inverted, incurring substantial damage to the right wing, the wing spar, and the vertical stabilizer. Post-accident inspection by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector found that the Hayes Industries expanding tube brakes appeared to be operating normally. The nearest weather reporting station reported at 1754, or approximately 24 minutes after the accident, that the wind was from 250 degrees at 8 knots. The weather reporting airport is located approximately 9 nautical miles west-northwest of the accident airport.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 EDT
Nearest AirportNew Kent County Airport (0nm)
Runway28
Runway Length3600 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing A75N1(PT17)
Tail NumberN38978
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorParker Joseph M
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · R680-13 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter29.54 inHg
Observation Time21:54
Weather SourceWFAC