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October 1, 2010 · Fleet 16B NO Series · N8742
Lake City, SC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 1, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lake City, SC
Aircraft
Fleet 16B NO Series
Tail Number
N8742
Operator
Wehman Ernest a Jr
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA002
According to the pilot, he was back taxiing on the runway when the tailwind and runway slope allowed the airplane to gain more than normal taxi speed. As the pilot realized the airplane was approaching the end of the runway, he began to apply brake pressure to avoid running off the end of the runway. The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted, substantially damaging the rudder. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Landing gear system-Brake-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he was back taxing on runway 19 to depart on runway 1. The pilot stated that the tailwind and runway slope "apparently allowed the airplane to gain more than normal taxi speed." As the pilot realized the airplane was approaching the end of the runway, he began to apply brake pressure to "avoid running off the end of the runway." The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted, substantially damaging the rudder. A post accident inspection completed by a Federal Aviation Administration Inspector revealed no mechanical anomalies. The winds reported at an airport 9 miles to the south, at the time of the accident, were from 010 degrees at 7 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 EDT
Nearest AirportLake City Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway19
Runway Length3700 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftFleet 16B NO Series
Tail NumberN8742
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWehman Ernest a Jr
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsKinner · R-540-1 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.79 inHg
Observation Time17:35
Weather SourceWFAC