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November 15, 2013 · Aviat Aircraft A 1B · N721DL
Cypress, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 15, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Cypress, TX
Aircraft
Aviat Aircraft A 1B (2003)
Tail Number
N721DL
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14CA061
The pilot was making a wheel landing to a smooth dry grass runway in a tail-wheel equipped airplane. Immediately after touchdown the nose began to pitch down and the pilot's corrective inputs were unsuccessful. The propeller contacted the ground, the tail came up, and the airplane flipped and came to rest inverted. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the left wing, left strut, left aileron, vertical fin and rudder. The pilot reported that he did not react quickly enough to the downward pitching attitude.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Pitch control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot was making a wheel landing to a smooth dry grass runway in a tail-wheel equipped airplane. Immediately after touchdown the nose began to pitch down and the pilot's corrective inputs were unsuccessful. The propeller contacted the ground, the tail came up, and the airplane flipped and came to rest inverted. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the left wing, left strut, left aileron, vertical fin and rudder. The pilot reported that he did not react quickly enough to the downward pitching attitude.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:40 CST
Nearest AirportDan Jones Intl (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length3440 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAviat Aircraft A 1B
Tail NumberN721DL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 66 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time00:53