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August 31, 2022 · Navion · N4913K
Newburyport, MA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 31, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Newburyport, MA
Aircraft
Navion (1948)
Tail Number
N4913K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA22LA396
During the landing roll, the nose gear collapsed, and the airplane departed the runway, substantially damaging the fuselage and engine mounts. The pilot reported that he applied the brakes upon touchdown for a short field landing and believed the nose gear collapsed due to “pushing down the nose.” A postaccident examination of the landing gear system revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s excessive application of brakes while landing, which resulted in a nose gear collapse.
Full Narrative
During the landing roll, the nose gear collapsed, and the airplane departed the runway, substantially damaging the fuselage and engine mounts. The pilot reported that he applied the brakes upon touchdown for a short field landing and believed the nose gear collapsed due to “pushing down the nose.” A postaccident examination of the landing gear system revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 EDT
Nearest AirportPlum Island (0nm ESE)
Runway28
Runway Length2105 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftNavion
Tail NumberN4913K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · E-185-3 · Reciprocating · 205
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 80 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.70 inHg
Observation Time10:53
Weather SourceWFAC