N8742

Substantial
None

FLEET 16BS/N: 491

Accident Details

Date
Friday, October 1, 2010
NTSB Number
ERA11CA002
Location
Lake City, SC
Event ID
20101001X80217
Coordinates
33.852222, -79.767501
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 improper use of the brakes while taxiing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
FLEET
Serial Number
491
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1939
Model / ICAO
16BFINC
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
FLEET 16B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WEHMAN ERNEST A JR
Address
128 PELZER DR
City
SUMMERVILLE
State / Zip Code
SC 29485-9703
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot, he was back taxing on runway 19 to depart on runway 1. The pilot stated that the tailwind and runway slope "apparently allowed the airplane to gain more than normal taxi speed." As the pilot realized the airplane was approaching the end of the runway, he began to apply brake pressure to "avoid running off the end of the runway." The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted, substantially damaging the rudder. A post accident inspection completed by a Federal Aviation Administration Inspector revealed no mechanical anomalies. The winds reported at an airport 9 miles to the south, at the time of the accident, were from 010 degrees at 7 knots.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA11CA002