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January 3, 2015 · Waco Classic Aircraft YMF F5C NO Series · N171L
San Luis Obispo, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 3, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
San Luis Obispo, CA
Aircraft
Waco Classic Aircraft YMF F5C NO Series (2013)
Tail Number
N171L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR15CA074
The pilot reported that while rolling out about 30 to 40 mph in the tailwheel equipped airplane for the full stop landing, the airplane made a sudden stop and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the aft fuselage and tail section during the landing sequence. The passenger reported in a written statement that he accidentally applied the brakes during the landing roll. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The accidental application of the brakes by the passenger during landing roll which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while rolling out about 30 to 40 mph in the tailwheel equipped airplane for the full stop landing, the airplane made a sudden stop and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the aft fuselage and tail section during the landing sequence. The passenger reported in a written statement that he accidentally applied the brakes during the landing roll. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:51 PST
Nearest AirportSan Luis County Rgnl (0nm E)
Runway11
Runway Length6100 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftWaco Classic Aircraft YMF F5C NO Series
Tail NumberN171L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJacobs · R-755A2M · Reciprocating · 300
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 82 · Third Class · None
Crew 2None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 30 C
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time21:56
Weather SourceWFAC