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
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