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April 14, 2011 · Aviat Aircraft A-1B · N555XP
Burgaw, NC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 14, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Burgaw, NC
Aircraft
Aviat Aircraft A-1B
Tail Number
N555XP
Operator
Michael J Barri
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA250
The pilot stated that he normally flew the tailwheel-equipped airplane from the front seat, but on the day of the accident he flew it from the rear seat, and a passenger was in the front seat. As the airplane touched down, the pilot shifted in his seat to obtain a better view of the runway, and inadvertently applied the brakes. The airplane subsequently nosed over and came to rest inverted, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing spar, left wing, and vertical stabilizer. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Pilot - C
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that although he normally flew from the front seat of the tailwheel-equipped airplane, with a passenger was seated in the front he elected to fly from the rear seat. As the flight approached the airport, the pilot configured the airplane for a normal landing. After the airplane touched down, the pilot shifted in his seat to obtain a better view of the runway, and inadvertently applied the brakes. The airplane subsequently nosed over and came to rest inverted, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing spar, left wing, and vertical stabilizer. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:15 EDT
Nearest AirportStag Airpark (0nm)
Runway29
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width125 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAviat Aircraft A-1B
Tail NumberN555XP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMichael J Barri
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1D · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 46
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC