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May 29, 2025 · Nelson Special · N873YD
Hope, AR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 29, 2025
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Hope, AR
Aircraft
Nelson Special (2021)
Tail Number
N873YD
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN25LA190
The pilot reported that during the landing roll in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, he applied the brakes, and the airplane subsequently nosed down; the propeller then struck the runway surface. The airplane came to rest inverted, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot stated that the wind was gusty at the time of the landing. He reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operations.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-(general)-(general)-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing roll in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, he applied the brakes, and the airplane subsequently nosed down; the propeller then struck the runway surface. The airplane came to rest inverted, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot stated that the wind was gusty at the time of the landing. He reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operations.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:50 CDT
Nearest AirportHope Municipal Airport (0nm WSW)
Runway16/3
Runway Length5501 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftNelson Special
Tail NumberN873YD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290 · Reciprocating · 125
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 93 · Basc · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1700 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time10:53
Weather SourceWFAC