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July 30, 2014 · Beech A36 - Undesignat Undesignat · N17856
San Carlos, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 30, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
San Carlos, CA
Aircraft
Beech A36 - Undesignat Undesignat (1977)
Tail Number
N17856
Operator
Walter Ramseur
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR14CA328
The pilot reported that after landing and after turning left onto the taxiway, "the engine slowed." He then added power to keep the airplane turning to the left, but experienced very little braking on the left brake. The pilot stated he believed that at about this time he may have gotten the heal of his left foot over the right rudder pedal, which rendered his attempt to turn [left] being unsuccessful. Subsequently, the right wing of his airplane contacted the right wing of a parked airplane, which was facing the opposite direction. The right wing was substantially damaged. A postaccident examination of the airplane's left brake revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that after landing and after turning left onto the taxiway, "the engine slowed." He then added power to keep the airplane turning to the left, but experienced very little braking on the left brake. The pilot stated he believed that at about this time he may have gotten the heal of his left foot over the right rudder pedal, which rendered his attempt to turn [left] being unsuccessful. Subsequently, the right wing of his airplane contacted the right wing of a parked airplane, which was facing the opposite direction. The right wing was substantially damaged. A postaccident examination of the airplane's left brake revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:20 PDT
Nearest AirportSan Carlos Airport (0nm WNW)
Runway30
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech A36 - Undesignat Undesignat
Tail NumberN17856
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWalter Ramseur
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO550B 12B · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 91 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time21:51
Weather SourceWFAC