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November 19, 2017 · Boeing A75N1(PT17) Undesignat · N69656
Rosamond, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 19, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Rosamond, CA
Aircraft
Boeing A75N1(PT17) Undesignat (1943)
Tail Number
N69656
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA050
According to the pilot in the tailwheel-equipped, high-performance biplane, during the landing roll, he applied the brakes to decelerate for the full-stop landing. When he did, the biplane swerved to the left, but it was corrected by letting off the brakes and applying right rudder. The biplane then veered to the left again, but the pilot was not able to correct it with full right rudder and brake application. The biplane exited the left side of the runway and nosed over. The biplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the biplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
According to the pilot in the tailwheel-equipped, high performance bi-plane, during the landing roll the he applied the brakes to decelerate for the full stop landing. When he did, the bi-plane swerved to the left, but was corrected by letting off the brakes and applying right rudder. The bi-plane then veered to the left again but did not correct with full right rudder and brake application. The bi-plane exited the left side of the runway and nosed over. The bi-plane sustained substantial damage to the rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the bi-plane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 PST
Nearest AirportRosamond Skypark (311nm NW)
Runway08
Runway Length3600 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing A75N1(PT17) Undesignat
Tail NumberN69656
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · W670-6A · Reciprocating · 220
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 38 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 63 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 3 C
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time22:56
Weather SourceWFAC