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July 22, 2017 · Piper L 21B B · N3907E
Cartersville, GA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 22, 2017
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Cartersville, GA
Aircraft
Piper L 21B B
Tail Number
N3907E
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA428
The pilot in the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that the purpose of flight was to meet takeoff and landing requirements necessary to carry passengers. During the pilot's second landing, during the landing roll, the airplane veered right, and he attempted to correct with left rudder. The rudder input was ineffective, and he attempted to gain directional control using differential braking. However, during the brake applications, the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer and the rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll and subsequent excessive brake application, which resulted in a nose-over.
Full Narrative
The pilot in the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that the purpose of flight was to meet takeoff and landing requirements necessary to carry passengers. During the pilot's second landing, during the landing roll, the airplane veered to the right and he attempted to correct with left rudder. The rudder input was ineffective, and he attempted to gain directional control using differential braking. However, during the brake applications the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer and the rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:45 EDT
Nearest AirportCartersville (0nm N)
Runway19
Runway Length5760 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper L 21B B
Tail NumberN3907E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 B2B · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind3 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4700 ft
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC