N89CJRosner Acro Sport II2005-08-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Rosner Acro Sport IIS/N: 197

Summary

On August 07, 2005, a Rosner Acro Sport II (N89CJ) was involved in an incident near Princeton, MN. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The airplane nosed over during landing as a result of the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane when he applied excessive braking.

On August 6, 2005, at 2000 central daylight time, an amateur-built Rosner Acro Sport II, N89CJ, sustained substantial damage when it nosed over during landing on runway 09 (1,320 feet by 135 feet, turf) at Reynolds Field (MN91), Princeton, Minnesota. The pilot was not injured. The Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight departed Milaca (18Y), Minnesota, at 1945 and was en route to MN91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. No flight plan was filed.

The pilot reported that he made a normal approach and did a three-point landing. He applied brakes immediately after touchdown. He reported that as he increased the brake pressure, he felt the tail start to come up. The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI05CA215. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N89CJ.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 7, 2005
NTSB Number
CHI05CA215
Location
Princeton, MN
Event ID
20050825X01316
Coordinates
45.537223, -93.513885
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The airplane nosed over during landing as a result of the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane when he applied excessive braking.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROSNER
Serial Number
197
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1990
Model / ICAO
Acro Sport IIFEST
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
TRIPLETT JAMES E
Address
2364 QUAIL RIDGE RD
Status
Deregistered
City
AMES
State / Zip Code
IA 50010-9492
Country
United States

Analysis

On August 6, 2005, at 2000 central daylight time, an amateur-built Rosner Acro Sport II, N89CJ, sustained substantial damage when it nosed over during landing on runway 09 (1,320 feet by 135 feet, turf) at Reynolds Field (MN91), Princeton, Minnesota. The pilot was not injured. The Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight departed Milaca (18Y), Minnesota, at 1945 and was en route to MN91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. No flight plan was filed.

The pilot reported that he made a normal approach and did a three-point landing. He applied brakes immediately after touchdown. He reported that as he increased the brake pressure, he felt the tail start to come up. The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. The pilot evacuated the airplane without injury. The pilot reported that he had 58 flight hours in the make and model of the accident airplane.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI05CA215