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November 23, 2016 · American Legend Aircraft AL3 100 · N155WB
Pensacola, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 23, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Pensacola, FL
Aircraft
American Legend Aircraft AL3 100 (2012)
Tail Number
N155WB
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA084
The student pilot reported that he inadvertently pressed down on the right brake during the landing roll. The airplane veered off the runway to the right into soft grass and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing lift strut and empennage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot’s incorrect brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that he must have inadvertently pressed down on the right brake during the landing roll. The airplane veered off the runway to the right into soft grass and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing lift strut and empennage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 CST
Nearest AirportFERGUSON (0nm S)
Runway18
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAmerican Legend Aircraft AL3 100
Tail NumberN155WB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-D4B · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 69 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 72 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.17 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC