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June 1, 2019 · David S Meek SUN Devil · N1418
Junction City, KS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 1, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Junction City, KS
Aircraft
David S Meek SUN Devil (1985)
Tail Number
N1418
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA307
The pilot reported that, during landing in the tailwheel equipped airplane, the pilot rated passenger was manipulating the controls. After the airplane touched down, the passenger applied braking and believed that the right main landing gear brake locked up. The airplane subsequently veered to the right, exited the runway, and impacted terrain. An examination of the main landing gear brake system revealed that the brake pads were extremely worn. The I-lift wing struts were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot rated passenger's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the improperly maintained main landing gear brake pads.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during landing in the tailwheel equipped airplane, the pilot rated passenger was manipulating the controls. After the airplane touched down, the passenger applied braking and believed that the right main landing gear brake locked up. The airplane subsequently veered to the right, exited the runway, and impacted terrain. An examination of the main landing gear brake system revealed that the brake pads were extremely worn. The I-lift wing struts were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:15 CDT
Nearest AirportFreeman Field (0nm W)
Runway18
Runway Length3498 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDavid S Meek SUN Devil
Tail NumberN1418
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motors · O-470 · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 88 · None · None
Crew 2Age 62 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDawn
Wind10° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.88 inHg
Observation Time19:56
Weather SourceWFAC