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September 28, 2019 · Pitts S2 B · N5310S
Morrisville, VT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 28, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Morrisville, VT
Aircraft
Pitts S2 B (1984)
Tail Number
N5310S
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA577
The pilot reported that, during the landing roll, the biplane veered right. He applied left rudder and brakes, the left wingtip scraped the runway, and the biplane exited the runway to the left. He then applied more brakes to avoid a drainage ditch, and the biplane nosed down. The biplane sustained substantial damage to the lower, left wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the biplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose down.
Full Narrative
The biplane pilot reported that, during the landing roll, the biplane veered right. He applied left rudder and brakes, the left-wing tip scrapped the runway and the biplane exited the runway to the left. He then applied more brakes to avoid a drainage ditch and the biplane nosed down. The pilot reported that the biplane sustained substantial damage to the lower, left-wing spar. 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 Time11:30 EDT
Nearest AirportMorrisville-Stowe State (0nm NE)
Runway01
Runway Length3700 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPitts S2 B
Tail NumberN5310S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · AEIO 540 D4A5 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 79 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 11000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:54
Weather SourcePILO