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September 7, 2013 · Fleet 7 NO Series · N9433

Louisa, VA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 7, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Louisa, VA
Aircraft
Fleet 7 NO Series (1929)
Tail Number
N9433
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA13LA418

The pilot reported that, following a normal left-crosswind landing, the airplane veered left. Further right rudder application resulted in the airplane continuing to veer left until it exited the edge of the runway and nosed over. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the brake cable was not properly adjusted and that, as a result, the application of the right rudder pedal engaged the left brake. The airplane's last annual inspection occurred about 2 months before the accident, and, during this inspection, maintenance personnel were required to check the brakes for proper adjustment. It is likely that if maintenance personnel had adequately conducted the annual inspection they could have recognized the incorrectly adjusted brakes. No other anomalies or mechanical malfunctions were found that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

Maintenance personnel’s improper service, adjustment, and inspection of the brakes, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent noseover.

Full Narrative

On September 7, 2013, about 1110 eastern daylight time, a Fleet 7, N9433, was substantially damaged following a runway excursion after landing at Louisa County Airport/Freeman Field (LKU), Louisa, Virginia. The airline transport pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight was conducted under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 as a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan had been filed for the flight which originated from Warrenton-Fauquier Airport (HMY), Warrenton, Virginia. The pilot reported that following a normal crosswind landing on runway 27, the airplane began to veer to the left. Following an application of right rudder, the airplane continued to the left and departed the left side of the runway. The airplane continued into the grass, nosed over, and came to rest inverted. An inspector with the Federal Aviation Administration responded to the accident site and examined the airplane. The examination revealed substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer. Further examination of the rudder revealed that during the full application of the right rudder the left brake would apply. Photographs provided by the FAA inspector revealed rubber tire marks on the runway, veering to the left, looking towards the direction of travel, and ceasing at the edge of the runway. The rubber tire marks coincided with the tire tracks in the grass which led to the accident airplane. According to airplane maintenance records, the most recent annual inspection was completed on June 29, 2013 at a recorded tachometer time of 3739.7 hours. According to the FAA inspector, the tachometer at the time of the accident indicated about 3742 hours. According to CFR Part 43 Appendix D "Scope and Detail of Items (as Applicable to the Particular Aircraft) to be Included in Annual and 100-Hour Inspections," states in part "Each person performing an annual or 100-hour inspection shall inspect (where applicable) the following components of the landing gear group: (9) Brakes – for improper adjustment." At the time of the accident, the airplane had been flown about 2 hours since this inspection. The wind at the time of the accident was 200 degrees at 6 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:10 EDT
Nearest AirportLouisa County/Freeman Field (0nm E)
Runway27
Runway Length4300 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftFleet 7 NO Series
Tail NumberN9433
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsKinner · R55 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time15:15
Weather SourceWFAC

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