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April 12, 2020 · Extra EA 300 Undesignat · N111XW
Concord, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 12, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Concord, CA
Aircraft
Extra EA 300 Undesignat (1997)
Tail Number
N111XW
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR20CA174
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, after touchdown he applied the brakes and the tail very abruptly "whipped around" 180°. The left main landing gear collapsed, and the left wing tip struck the runway surface, resulting in substantial damage to the wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, after touchdown he applied the brakes and the tail very abruptly "whipped around" 180°. The left main landing gear collapsed, and the left wing tip struck the runway surface, resulting in substantial damage to the wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 PDT
Nearest AirportBuchanan Field Airport (0nm)
Runway19R
Runway Length5001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftExtra EA 300 Undesignat
Tail NumberN111XW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · AEIO-540 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 52
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time21:48
Weather SourceWFAC