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April 12, 2016 · Monocoupe 110 Special · N501W
Chandler, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 12, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Chandler, AZ
Aircraft
Monocoupe 110 Special (1930)
Tail Number
N501W
Operator
White James L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA190
According to the pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane, after performing an initial test flight, during the landing roll the airplane rapidly veered right and the left wing struck the ground. The pilot reported that he overcorrected by applying full left rudder and the airplane exited the left side of the runway and nosed over. The pilot affirmed that prior to the flight he performed maintenance on the airplane to include the tail wheel single bungee steering system. The pilot reported that he installed the bungee incorrectly. The airplane sustained substantial both wings, the windshield and the fuselage.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's incorrect installation of the tailwheel steering bungee, which resulted in a runway excursion and airplane nose over.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane, after performing an initial test flight, during the landing roll the airplane rapidly veered right and the left wing struck the ground. The pilot reported that he overcorrected by applying full left rudder and the airplane exited the left side of the runway and nosed over. The pilot affirmed that prior to the flight he performed maintenance on the airplane to include the tail wheel single bungee steering system. The pilot reported that he installed the bungee incorrectly. The airplane sustained substantial both wings, the windshield and the fuselage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:35 MST
Nearest AirportChandler Muni (0nm N)
Runway04L
Runway Length4401 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMonocoupe 110 Special
Tail NumberN501W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWhite James L
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsWarner · R550-3 · Reciprocating · 185
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 71 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 48
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time15:47
Weather SourceWFAC