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May 26, 2013 · Dressen Escape LS · N3932D

Fruitland, ID

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 26, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Fruitland, ID
Aircraft
Dressen Escape LS
Tail Number
N3932D
Operator
Donald Dressen
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR13CA259

During the takeoff roll, the pilot noted that the airplane was rolling longer than expected and suspicioned that he might have been on the brakes a little. After a short local flight he returned to land at the private airstrip. Right after touchdown, he applied the brakes firmly and then released them as the airplane started down a dip in the runway. The pilot noticed that the brakes did not release and were dragging. As the airplane continued to slow, the tail of the airplane started to rise until the airplane nosed over, and came to rest inverted substantially damaging the right wing and lift strut. After exiting the airplane, the pilot attempted to turn the airplane’s wheels and found that they would not turn by hand. The pilot cycled the parking brake valve which fully released the brakes. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll as a result of the parking brake lever not being positioned in the full off position.

Full Narrative

During the takeoff roll, the pilot noted that the airplane was rolling longer than expected and suspicioned that he might have been on the brakes a little. After a short local flight he returned to land at the private airstrip. Right after touchdown, he applied the brakes firmly and then released them as the airplane started down a dip in the runway. The pilot noticed that the brakes did not release and were dragging. As the airplane continued to slow, the tail of the airplane started to rise until the airplane nosed over, and came to rest inverted substantially damaging the right wing and lift strut. After exiting the airplane, the pilot attempted to turn the airplane’s wheels and found that they would not turn by hand. The pilot cycled the parking brake valve which fully released the brakes. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 PDT
Nearest AirportPersonal Airstrip (1nm)
Runway22
Runway Length800 ft
Runway Width20 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftDressen Escape LS
Tail NumberN3932D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDonald Dressen
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235L · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 34 C
Altimeter29.88 inHg
Observation Time02:35
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data