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February 28, 2020 · Cubcrafters FX-3 · N3XC
Sonoma/Schellville, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 28, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Sonoma/Schellville, CA
Aircraft
Cubcrafters FX-3 (2019)
Tail Number
N3XC
Operator
Hangar C-403
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR20CA103
The pilot reported that, during a wheel landing in the tailwheel-equipped airplane, he inadvertently applied left brake pressure, and the airplane veered off the edge of the runway into tall grass. The pilot's corrective action was ineffective, and the airplane subsequently impacted an irrigation ditch, which resulted in substantial damage to the nose and firewall. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadvertent activation of the left brake during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and collision with a ditch.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during a wheel landing in the tailwheel equipped airplane, he inadvertently applied left brake pressure and the airplane veered off the edge of the runway into tall grass. Corrective action was ineffective and the airplane subsequently collided with an irrigation ditch, substantially damaging the nose and firewall. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:45 PST
Nearest AirportSonoma Valley (0nm S)
Runway25
Runway Length2700 ft
Runway Width45 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCubcrafters FX-3
Tail NumberN3XC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHangar C-403
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsSuperior · CC363i · Reciprocating · 185
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 63 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time20:45
Weather SourcePILO