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September 27, 2017 · American Legend Aircraft AL18 NO Series · N200XW
Bessemer, AL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 27, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Bessemer, AL
Aircraft
American Legend Aircraft AL18 NO Series (2016)
Tail Number
N200XW
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA561
The flight instructor, who was providing instruction to the student pilot in the tailwheel-equipped airplane, reported that, during the landing roll, the student failed to maintain directional control, and the airplane swerved right and then left. He added that, during the attempted remediation of the second swerve, the tail started to rise with an "associated tire squeal." Subsequently, the propeller struck the ground, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The flight instructor also reported that he believed that "the student inadvertently got on the brakes."
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot’s incorrect application of the brakes and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor, who was providing instruction in the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll, the student pilot failed to maintain directional control and the airplane swerved right and then left. He added that, during the attempted remediation of the second swerve, the tail started to rise with an "associated tire squeal." Subsequently, the propeller struck the ground and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The flight instructor also reported that, it was his belief that "the student inadvertently got on the brakes."
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 CDT
Nearest AirportBESSEMER (0nm S)
Runway05
Runway Length6007 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAmerican Legend Aircraft AL18 NO Series
Tail NumberN200XW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTitan · CC-340 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 42 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 36 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC