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July 25, 2009 · Dart GW · N20930

Warrenton, VA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 25, 2009
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Warrenton, VA
Aircraft
Dart GW
Tail Number
N20930
Operator
Justin Currier
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA09CA422

The certificated private pilot performed a "normal" landing at 60 miles per hour and the tail-wheel-equipped airplane continued for approximately 600 to 700 feet on the 2,215 foot-long by 70-foot-wide turf runway, before it drifted to the right. The pilot was unable to correct the drift with left rudder and left brake before the airplane departed the runway, and struck trees at approximately "30 miles per hour." When asked how the accident could have been prevented, the pilot stated he should have kept the control stick fully back during the landing roll, and that the wet grass condition significantly decreased surface friction available for braking and steering effectiveness. Calm winds were reported 5 nautical miles southeast of the airport. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the wet turf landing surface.

Full Narrative

The certificated private pilot performed a "normal" landing at 60 miles per hour and the tail-wheel-equipped airplane continued for approximately 600 to 700 feet on the 2,215 foot-long by 70-foot-wide turf runway, before it drifted to the right. The pilot was unable to correct the drift with left rudder and left brake before the airplane departed the runway, and struck trees at approximately "30 miles per hour." When asked how the accident could have been prevented, the pilot stated he should have kept the control stick fully back during the landing roll, and that the wet grass condition significantly decreased surface friction available for braking and steering effectiveness. Calm winds were reported 5 nautical miles southeast of the airport. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:35 EDT
Nearest AirportWarrenton Air Park (0nm)
Runway04
Runway Length2215 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftDart GW
Tail NumberN20930
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJustin Currier
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290-DTC #22 · Reciprocating · 125
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 40 · Second Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 64 F
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time12:41
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data