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October 16, 2013 · Embraer-Empresa Brasileira De EMB-500 NO Series · N610AS

Wichita, KS

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 16, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Wichita, KS
Aircraft
Embraer-Empresa Brasileira De EMB-500 NO Series (2009)
Tail Number
N610AS
Operator
Executive Airshare
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14LA008

The pilot flying stated that he had recently completed simulator training in the airplane type and that the accident flight was his first flight in an actual airplane of that type. The pilot-in-command had the pilot flying sit in the left seat for the flight and allowed him to perform the approach and landing. During preflight and while airborne, the pilots discussed braking procedures and techniques, which included the need to apply braking evenly and firmly. During landing, the pilot applied brakes, and, a few seconds later, the airplane began swerving left and right. The airplane exited the runway and stopped. The airplane was equipped with a flight data recorder, and no anomalies were noted in the data that would have contributed to the accident. The accident likely occurred as a result of the pilot's improper brake application, which resulted in the loss of directional control.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

On October 15, 2013, about 1900 central daylight time, an Embraer EMB-500, N610AS, was substantially damaged when it departed the runway while landing at Colonel James Jabara Airport (KAAO), Wichita, Kansas. Both of the Airline Transport rated pilots were uninjured. The airplane was registered to and operated by Executive Flight Services, Inc., and doing business as Executive Airshare. The airplane was being operated under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a repositioning flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight, which operated on an instrument flight rules flight plan. The flight originated from Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (KMKC), Kansas City, Missouri at 1816. The pilot flying stated he had recently completed training in the Embraer EMB-500, and that the accident flight was his first flight in an actual EMB-500 airplane. The pilot-in-command elected to place the pilot in the left seat for the flight, and allowed him to perform the approach and landing. The pilots discussed braking procedures and techniques during both preflight and while airborne, which included the necessity to apply braking evenly and firmly. The pilot stated the landing was firm, but not a hard landing, and that the first portion of the landing rollout was "fine". The airplane began oscillating left and right a few seconds after applying full braking, and the airplane became uncontrollable and exited the runway. The airplane came to a stop and both pilots exited the airplane. The airplane was equipped with a flight data recorder. The BRAKE FAIL and BRAKE RH CONTROL VALVE FAIL messages were logged 16-17 seconds after the landing transition. The wheel speeds were zero at the time both messages were recorded. The data did not reveal any braking anomalies or maintenance codes while the airplane was in motion.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:04 CDT
Nearest AirportColonel James Jabara Airport (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length6101 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftEmbraer-Empresa Brasileira De EMB-500 NO Series
Tail NumberN610AS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorExecutive Airshare
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsP&W Canada · PW617F-E · Turbofan · 1820 | P&W Canada · PW617F-E · Turbofan · 1820
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 35 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 40 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind320° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 37 C
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time23:54
Weather SourceWFAC

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