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October 21, 2024 · Boeing A75N1(PT17) · N300E

Williamsburg, VA

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 21, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Williamsburg, VA
Aircraft
Boeing A75N1(PT17) (1943)
Tail Number
N300E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA25LA024

The pilot stated that he made a normal landing in the tailwheel-equipped vintage bi-plane and planned to make a left, mid-field turn onto the taxiway. The wind was calm. When he applied the brakes to slow down, the airplane began to pull to the right and veer off the runway. The pilot applied full left rudder to compensate, but the airplane continued to veer right. As the airplane was about to depart the runway surface into the grass, the pilot increased brake pressure. When the right wheel contacted the grass, the brakes locked up and the tailwheel came off the ground. The airplane rolled forward onto its nose and flipped inverted resulting in substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer/rudder, and the right wing “N” strut. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained

Full Narrative

The pilot stated that he made a normal landing in the tailwheel-equipped vintage bi-plane and planned to make a left, mid-field turn onto the taxiway. The wind was calm. When he applied the brakes to slow down, the airplane began to pull to the right and veer off the runway. The pilot applied full left rudder to compensate, but the airplane continued to veer right. As the airplane was about to depart the runway surface into the grass, the pilot increased brake pressure. When the right wheel contacted the grass, the brakes locked up and the tailwheel came off the ground. The airplane rolled forward onto its nose and flipped inverted resulting in substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer/rudder, and the right wing “N” strut. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:08 EDT
Nearest AirportWilliamsburg/Jamestown (0nm WNW)
Runway13/3
Runway Length3204 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBoeing A75N1(PT17)
Tail NumberN300E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · R-680-E3B · Reciprocating · 300
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 F
Altimeter30.25 inHg
Observation Time14:15
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data