N415WW

Substantial
None

WACO CLASSIC AIRCRAFT YMF-F5CS/N: F5C-8-126

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, October 16, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN12CA024
Location
Moriarty, NM
Event ID
20111017X14322
Coordinates
34.982223, -106.004997
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 failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
WACO CLASSIC AIRCRAFT
Serial Number
F5C-8-126
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2011
Model / ICAO
YMF-F5CWACF
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
YMF-F5C

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MILLER BIPLANE LLC
Address
2101 HIGHWAY DD
City
MOBERLY
State / Zip Code
MO 65270-3178
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot was wearing heavy, insulated boots during the flight. The flight was uneventful until the landing roll out. When the pilot applied rudder, the heavy boots masked the rudder's feedback. The pilot lost control of the airplane, and the airplane quickly swerved. The pilot attempted to regain control of the airplane but due to the heavy boots, he inadvertently actuated the toe brakes. The airplane nosed over resulting in substantial damage to the upper wing, rudder, and vertical fin. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact anomalies 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# CEN12CA024