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May 3, 2020 · Waco QCF No Series · N11457
Shirley, NY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 3, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Shirley, NY
Aircraft
Waco QCF No Series (1931)
Tail Number
N11457
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA20CA175
The pilot was landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane on a grass runway. After touchdown, the pilot applied light differential brake pressure to slow the airplane before exiting the runway; however, the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. The rudder, vertical stabilizer, and upper wings sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported the airplane had no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane on a grass runway. After touchdown, the pilot applied light differential brake pressure to slow the airplane before exiting the runway; however, the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. The rudder, vertical stabilizer, and upper wings sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported the airplane had no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:50 EDT
Nearest AirportBrookhaven (0nm N)
Runway24R
Runway Length2126 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftWaco QCF No Series
Tail NumberN11457
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · W670-6N · Reciprocating · 165
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 52
Altimeter29.72 inHg
Observation Time18:00
Weather SourceWFAC