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March 30, 2012 · Arado-Flugzeugwerke Gmbh FW190 A-5 · N190DK
Casa Grande, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 30, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Casa Grande, AZ
Aircraft
Arado-Flugzeugwerke Gmbh FW190 A-5
Tail Number
N190DK
Operator
Kirkland Daniel L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR12CA150
The pilot stated that the accident flight was his first flight in the experimental category airplane. After the preflight check, he took off and flew for 45 minutes without incident. During the approach for landing at 115 knots, the airplane touched down on the main wheels. During the landing roll, as the tail came down, the pilot applied the brakes. The airplane veered to the right and departed the runway. The left landing gear collapsed and the wings sustained substantial damage. A postaccident examination of the brake system revealed no evidence of a mechanical malfunction or failure that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that the accident flight was his first flight in the experimental category airplane. After the preflight check, he took off and flew for 45 minutes without incident. During the approach for landing at 115 knots, the airplane touched down on the main wheels. During the landing roll, and as the tail came down, the pilot applied the brakes. The airplane veered to the right and departed the runway, collapsing the left landing gear and substantially damaging the wings. A postaccident examination of the brake system revealed no evidence of a mechanical malfunction or failure that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:11 MST
Nearest AirportCasa Grande Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway05
Runway Length5200 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftArado-Flugzeugwerke Gmbh FW190 A-5
Tail NumberN190DK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKirkland Daniel L
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsShvetsoc · asch-82T · Reciprocating · 1800
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 32 C
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time09:15
Weather SourceWFAC