N7999

Substantial
None

American Legend Aircraft Co. AL-3S/N: AL-1036

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 1, 2006
NTSB Number
ANC06CA082
Location
St. Augustine, FL
Event ID
20060817X01199
Coordinates
29.955554, -81.337219
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over when the airplane departed the runway.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AMERICAN LEGEND AIRCRAFT CO.
Serial Number
AL-1036
Engine Type
4-cycle
Model / ICAO
AL-3AT3P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
AL3

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ALTA VOLANT LLC
Address
PO BOX 87
City
SULPHUR SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
IN 47388-0087
Country
United States

Analysis

The certificated private pilot reported that he was landing a tailwheel-equipped airplane with about a 3 knot quartering tailwind from the right during a Title 14, CFR Part 91 personal flight. During the landing roll, the airplane began to veer to the right, and the pilot's application of left rudder and left brake did not correct the turn. He then applied both brakes, and the airplane nosed down, slid off the right edge of the runway, and nosed over.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC06CA082