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June 8, 2014 · Boeing A75N1(PT17) · N26M

Reading, PA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 8, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Reading, PA
Aircraft
Boeing A75N1(PT17) (1941)
Tail Number
N26M
Operator
Mid Atlantic Air Museum
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA14CA280

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped biplane prepared for landing with a reported 70-degree quartering left headwind at 9 knots. After touching down on the main landing gear, and as the pilot lowered the tail, the airplane began turning to the left. The pilot applied right rudder and brake in an attempt to arrest the turn, but was unsuccessful. The airplane turned 90 degrees to the left and skidded sideways before the right wheel separated from the landing gear. The lower right wing then contacted the runway, resulting in substantial damage to the outboard portion of the wing. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot further commented that during the landing, the wind appeared to be in a state of change and that the winds had shifted to a quartering tailwind during the accident sequence.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's loss of control while landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane in a quartering tailwind. A factor in the accident was the changing wind conditions.

Full Narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped biplane prepared for landing with a reported 70-degree quartering left headwind at 9 knots. After touching down on the main landing gear, and as the pilot lowered the tail, the airplane began turning to the left. The pilot applied right rudder and brake in an attempt to arrest the turn, but was unsuccessful. The airplane turned 90 degrees to the left and skidded sideways before the right wheel separated from the landing gear. The lower right wing then contacted the runway, resulting in substantial damage to the outboard portion of the wing. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot further commented that during the landing, the wind appeared to be in a state of change and that the winds had shifted to a quartering tailwind during the accident sequence.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 EDT
Nearest AirportReading Rgnl/Carl A Spaatz Fie (0nm SE)
Runway31
Runway Length6350 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBoeing A75N1(PT17)
Tail NumberN26M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMid Atlantic Air Museum
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · W670N · Reciprocating · 220
Seats2

People & Injuries

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

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 9 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time14:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data