Accident Details
Date
Friday, April 26, 2013
NTSB Number
WPR13CA207
Location
Rialto, CA
Event ID
20130426X52859
Coordinates
34.128887, -117.401390
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 directional control and his improper brake usage during the landing roll in a crosswind condition.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1937
Model / ICAO
YKS-7
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
5
FAA Model
YKS-7
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
NEWPORT/SIGNAL AIR INC
Address
2633 CHERRY AVE
City
SIGNAL HILL
State / Zip Code
CA 90755-2008
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during the landing roll he applied excessive braking action to correct for the airplane swerving due to the crosswind condition. The airplane subsequently nosed over substantially damaging the wings, vertical stabilizer, and rudder. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR13CA207