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May 20, 2015 · Faunce PA-11 · N710JF

Morrisville, VT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 20, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Morrisville, VT
Aircraft
Faunce PA-11 (2008)
Tail Number
N710JF
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA084

The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported a left crosswind during approach to the runway. During touchdown the airplane veered to the left of the runway centerline. The pilot attempted to return the airplane to the runway centerline by applying right rudder control and right brake. The airplane veered right and exited the right side of the runway. Approaching a ditch on the right side of the runway, the pilot applied the brakes and the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. The pilot exited the airplane and reported seeing a shift in the windsock on the airfield from a left crosswind to a left quartering tailwind. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing strut. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and his deliberate application of excessive braking pressure.

Full Narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported a left crosswind during approach to the runway. During touchdown the airplane veered to the left of the runway centerline. The pilot attempted to return the airplane to the runway centerline by applying right rudder control and right brake. The airplane veered right and exited the right side of the runway. Approaching a ditch on the right side of the runway, the pilot applied the brakes and the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. The pilot exited the airplane and reported seeing a shift in the windsock on the airfield from a left crosswind to a left quartering tailwind. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing strut. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EDT
Nearest AirportMorrisville-Stowe State (0nm S)
Runway01
Runway Length3697 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftFaunce PA-11
Tail NumberN710JF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290-D · Reciprocating · 135
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 68 · Sprt · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 16 kt, gusting 23 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 4000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 30 C
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time17:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data