N17856

Substantial
None

BEECH A36 - UNDESIGNATS/N: E1047

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
NTSB Number
WPR14CA328
Location
San Carlos, CA
Event ID
20140805X75214
Coordinates
37.490070, -122.259429
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 failure to maintain directional control during taxi.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N17856
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
E1047
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1936
Model / ICAO
A36 - UNDESIGNATBE36
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
KASTNER ED
Address
WOODARD RD
Status
Deregistered
City
ELMA
State / Zip Code
NY 14059
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that after landing and after turning left onto the taxiway, "the engine slowed." He then added power to keep the airplane turning to the left, but experienced very little braking on the left brake. The pilot stated he believed that at about this time he may have gotten the heal of his left foot over the right rudder pedal, which rendered his attempt to turn [left] being unsuccessful. Subsequently, the right wing of his airplane contacted the right wing of a parked airplane, which was facing the opposite direction. The right wing was substantially damaged. A postaccident examination of the airplane's left brake revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures 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# WPR14CA328