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June 20, 2019 · Kirk Ellis Wendell Ptundradactyl · N357WE
Friday Creek, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 20, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Friday Creek, AK
Aircraft
Kirk Ellis Wendell Ptundradactyl (2019)
Tail Number
N357WE
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA370
The pilot reported that, during a test flight, he landed on an 800-ft-long off-airport, sand-and-gravel surface, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder and right wing. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot added that the accident could have been prevented by landing on a surface that "would not [have] require[d] the use of much braking until I more fully acclimated myself to the toe brake setup in this plane and to sort out any braking pressure issues a little more thoroughly."
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's excessive brake application during landing on a short runway due to his lack of familiarity with the toe brakes, which resulted in a nose-over.
Full Narrative
The pilot in the experimental amateur-built, tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during a test flight, he landed on the 800ft-long off airport, sand and gravel surface, and the airplane nosed over. The pilot added that the accident could have been prevented by landing on surfaces that, "would not require the use of much braking until I more fully acclimated myself to the toe brake setup in this plane and to sort out any braking pressure issues a little more thoroughly." The airplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder and the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftKirk Ellis Wendell Ptundradactyl
Tail NumberN357WE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsSuperior/Lycoming · SL-0-360-A1X3 · Reciprocating · 185
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 46
Altimeter30.17 inHg
Weather SourcePILO