N914V

Substantial
None

PERTH AMBOY BIRD CKS/N: 4004

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 17, 2011
NTSB Number
ERA11CA351
Location
New Castle, PA
Event ID
20110621X23619
Coordinates
41.025001, -80.413887
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's improper use of brakes during the landing rollout.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PERTH AMBOY
Serial Number
4004
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1931
Model / ICAO
BIRD CKFK9
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
BIRD CK

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
NEWHOUSE FLYING SERVICE INC
Address
405 N LLANO ST
City
FREDERICKSBURG
State / Zip Code
TX 78624-4225
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot stated he applied brakes on landing roll out and lost directional control of the airplane. The airplane ground looped and veered to the left. The main landing gear collapsed. The right wing impacted the runway breaking the lower wing spar and damaging the wing tip. The pilot stated he did not experience any mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA11CA351