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February 15, 2020 · Rockwell 112 B · N377SB

Knoxville, TN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 15, 2020
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Knoxville, TN
Aircraft
Rockwell 112 B (1977)
Tail Number
N377SB
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA20LA109

The pilot flew a normal approach, landed about 1/3 down the runway, and applied the brakes equally a few seconds after touchdown. About 1 or 2 seconds after the airplane began to slow, he felt, "a very aggressive turn to the left," which he described as if the airplane had suddenly encountered a 20+ knot crosswind. He applied right rudder input, but the airplane continued left, departed the runway onto grass, and impacted a ditch coming to rest with the nose landing gear collapsed. The left main landing gear tire was found deflated and flat spotted. Postaccident examination of the airplane's brake system revealed no evidence of preimpact failure or malfunction. The reason for the flat-spotted tire could not be determined.

NTSB Probable Cause

A loss of directional control during landing following deflation of a flat-spotted tire for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.

Full Narrative

On February 15, 2020, about 1438 eastern standard time, a Rockwell International 112B, N377SB, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Knoxville, Tennessee. The pilot sustained a minor injury and the passenger was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot stated that after departure from Bowman Field Airport (LOU) he proceeded to Knoxville Downtown Island Airport (DKX) and with calm winds, entered an extended left base leg of the airport traffic pattern for runway 08. He turned onto the final approach leg of the airport traffic pattern, and reported touching down 1/3 down the runway. A few seconds after landing, he equally applied the brakes, and about 1 or 2 seconds after the airplane began to slow, he felt, "a very aggressive turn to the left," which he described as if the airplane had suddenly encountered a 20+ knot crosswind. He applied right rudder input but that did not correct the left turn. The airplane departed the runway onto grass, where he attempted to slow the airplane. The airplane then veered again to the left and this time he had no rudder authority. He instructed the passenger to brace for impact and reported coming to an abrupt stop. When the pilot exited the airplane, he noted that the left main landing gear tire was deflated. According to the Federal Aviation Administration inspector who examined the accident site and airplane, rubber transfer on the runway consistent with the left tire began about 1,900 ft from the approach end of the runway. After exiting the runway, the airplane traveled about 600 ft, and impacted a drainage ditch, causing the nose landing gear to collapse. The left main landing gear tire exhibited a flat spot through the tread. Postaccident examination of the airplane's brake system revealed no evidence of preimpact failure or malfunction.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:38 EST
Nearest AirportKnoxville Downtown Island (1nm)
Runway08
Runway Length3499 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRockwell 112 B
Tail NumberN377SB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-C1D6 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 25 C
Altimeter30.32 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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