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October 22, 2017 · Aviat Aircraft A1 B · N337AM

Williamsport, PA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 22, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Williamsport, PA
Aircraft
Aviat Aircraft A1 B (2006)
Tail Number
N337AM
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA022

The pilot of the tundra-tired, tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during touchdown, he saw that the left emergency brake was partially engaged. He added that the left wheel was locked and that the airplane exited the left side of the runway. Subsequently, the right landing gear collapsed, and the right wing tip struck the ground. He added that, before the previous takeoff from a grass airstrip, he had performed his preflight checklist, which was normal. But, "upon reflection," he realized that he had changed his normal routine by shutting down the engine, setting the parking brakes, and exiting the airplane after completing the checklist. After re-entering the airplane, he only did a "visual left to right flow check." He then pressed and released the brakes and applied power holding the left rudder and brake down to turn the airplane in the direction of the departure and then departed after a "very short ground roll downhill." He further added that, by immediately turning left during the takeoff roll, he "may not have released enough pressure on the parking brake to turn it completely off." He believed that, due to the combination of the large smooth tire, wet grass, and downslope hill, he was unable to determine that the emergency parking brake was engaged. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and right wing.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to verify that the parking brake was disengaged before landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.

Full Narrative

The pilot of the tundra tire, tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing touchdown, he discovered that the left emergency brake was partially engaged. He added that, the left wheel was locked and the airplane exited the left side of the runway. Subsequently, the right landing gear collapsed and the right wingtip struck the ground. He added that, before the previous takeoff, from a grass airstrip, he had performed his preflight checklist, which was normal. But, "upon reflection", he realized that he had changed his normal routine by shutting down the engine, setting the parking brakes and exiting the airplane after completing the checklist. After re-entering the airplane, he only did a "visual left to right flow check". He then, pressed and released the brakes and applied power holding the left rudder and brake down to turn the airplane in the direction of the departure, and departed after a "very short ground roll downhill". He further added, that by taking an immediate turn to the left, during the takeoff roll, he "may not have released enough pressure on the parking brake to turn it completely off." He believed that, due to the combination of the large smooth tire, wet grass and downslope hill he was unable to determine that the emergency parking brake was engaged. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and right wing. The pilot did report that the left parking brake did not disengage.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:29 EDT
Nearest AirportWilliamsport Rgnl (0nm WSW)
Runway09
Runway Length6825 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAviat Aircraft A1 B
Tail NumberN337AM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1P · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 45 C
Altimeter30.38 inHg
Observation Time12:54
Weather SourceWFAC

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