Summary
On March 07, 2001, a Boeing Stearman E75 (N75848) was involved in an incident near Heber, UT. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: Uncommanded locking of the right brake, resulting in loss of control and nose over during landing.
On March 7, 2001, approximately 1130 mountain standard time, a Boeing E75 Stearman, N75848, registered to and operated by the pilot, was substantially damaged when it collided with terrain during landing at Heber City Municipal-Russ Mcdonald Field, Heber, Utah. The airline transport certificated pilot and his passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed for the personal flight being conducted under Title 14 CFR Part 91. The flight originated from Heber at 1115.
According to the pilot's accident report, the landing approach was normal and the touch down was on the runway centerline in a 3-point attitude. The wind was calm. The airplane immediately "pulled to the right" and the pilot corrected.
This incident is documented in NTSB report DEN01LA069. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N75848.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
Uncommanded locking of the right brake, resulting in loss of control and nose over during landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
On March 7, 2001, approximately 1130 mountain standard time, a Boeing E75 Stearman, N75848, registered to and operated by the pilot, was substantially damaged when it collided with terrain during landing at Heber City Municipal-Russ Mcdonald Field, Heber, Utah. The airline transport certificated pilot and his passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed for the personal flight being conducted under Title 14 CFR Part 91. The flight originated from Heber at 1115.
According to the pilot's accident report, the landing approach was normal and the touch down was on the runway centerline in a 3-point attitude. The wind was calm. The airplane immediately "pulled to the right" and the pilot corrected. The airplane decelerated rapidly and nosed over. Postaccident inspection disclosed the right wheel was nearly impossible to turn but the left wheel turned freely. The pilot suspected the right brake was binding and the condition worsened as the brake heated during the landing roll. The upper wing ribs and vertical stabilizer were crushed.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DEN01LA069