N432K

Substantial
None

FLEET 7 S/N: 155

Accident Details

Date
Friday, March 31, 1995
NTSB Number
SEA95LA073
Location
ARLINGTON, WA
Event ID
20001207X03203
Coordinates
48.179893, -121.670578
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER USE OF THE BRAKES. A FACTOR WAS THE FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING ROLLOUT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
FLEET
Serial Number
155
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1929
Model / ICAO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MCGILL PHIL
Address
PO BOX 17681
City
HUNTSVILLE
State / Zip Code
AL 35810-7681
Country
United States

Analysis

On March 30, 1995, approximately 1630 hours Pacific standard time (pst), a Fleet 7, N432K, was substantially damaged when the aircraft nosed over during landing roll at the Arlington Airport, Arlington, Washington. Both pilot-rated occupants were uninjured. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time and no flight plan had been filed. The flight, which was reported as personal, was to have been operated under 14CFR91, and originated from Arlington. The pilot-in-command stated that he was flying from the rear seat. The pilot-rated owner was occupying the forward seat and was not endorsed for tailwheel operations. The pilot-in-command reported that while on rollout after landing on runway 16, and while rolling out about 20 mph, a gust of wind from the left caused the aircraft to turn left. He stated that full right rudder was ineffective. He then applied brakes and the aircraft nosed over. He noted that the brakes on the aircraft were very sensitive.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA95LA073