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June 17, 2025 · Vans Aircraft RV-14 · N852BJ
Sealy, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 17, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Sealy, TX
Aircraft
Vans Aircraft RV-14 (2023)
Tail Number
N852BJ
Operator
Personal Flight
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN25LA209
The pilot reported that he landed his tailwheel airplane within the first third of the runway; however, the end of the runway was approaching quickly. He firmly applied brakes before the tailwheel was on the ground, and the nose of the airplane tipped forward and the propeller hit the runway. The airplane flipped and came to rest right side up on the runway. The fuselage, wings, and empennage sustained substantial damaged. The pilot said that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Surface speed/braking-Incorrect use/operation
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he landed his tailwheel airplane within the first third of the runway; however, the end of the runway was approaching quickly. He firmly applied brakes before the tailwheel was on the ground, and the nose of the airplane tipped forward and the propeller hit the runway. The airplane flipped and came to rest right side up on the runway. The fuselage, wings, and empennage sustained substantial damaged. The pilot said that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:24 CDT
Nearest AirportGloster Aerodrome (0.5nm SSE)
Runway27
Runway Length2200 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftVans Aircraft RV-14
Tail NumberN852BJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPersonal Flight
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · YAE-IO-390 EX · Reciprocating · 215
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 73 · Basc · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
Ceiling3500 ft
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time13:05
Weather SourcePILO