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July 25, 2015 · Boeing B75N1 N1 · N5820V

Shelter Island, NY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 25, 2015
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Shelter Island, NY
Aircraft
Boeing B75N1 N1 (1943)
Tail Number
N5820V
Operator
Fritts Robert E
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA205

According to the pilot of the tailwheel-equipped bi-plane, during the landing roll, landing as number three in a flight of three, on a turf runway, he lost sight of the airplane ahead, he relaxed the stick, the tail came up, and the airplane nosed over. The pilot reported that he was unable to see beyond mid-field due to the crown in the runway, and "became concerned with the actual location of the other aircraft." The pilot reported that he allowed the airplane's tail to rise six to eight inches, and as he applied the brakes, the center of gravity shifted forward due to the 40 gallons of fuel in the bi-plane's upper wing. The airplane nosed over and sustained substantial damage to the rudder, empennage, and top wings. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies prior to or during the flight that would have prevented normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Pitch control-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

According to the pilot of the tailwheel-equipped bi-plane, during the landing roll, as number three in a flight of three, on a turf runway, he lost sight of the airplane ahead, he relaxed the stick, the tail came up, and the airplane nosed over. The pilot reported that he was unable to see beyond mid-field due to the crown in the runway, and "became concerned with the actual location of the other aircraft." The pilot reported that he allowed the airplane's tail to rise six to eight inches, and as he applied the brakes, the center of gravity shifted forward due to the 40 gallons of fuel in the bi-plane's upper wing. The airplane nosed over and sustained substantial damage to the rudder, empennage, and top wings. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies prior to or during the flight that would have prevented normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 EDT
Nearest AirportWestmoreland (0nm N)
Runway3
Runway Length1400 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBoeing B75N1 N1
Tail NumberN5820V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFritts Robert E
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · W670 · Reciprocating · 220
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 88 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind6 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time13:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data