Accident Details
Date
Thursday, July 23, 2015
NTSB Number
GAA15CA203
Location
Hazleton, PA
Event ID
20150730X54046
Coordinates
40.986389, -75.986946
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 the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N518JW
Make
WELCH FLOYD L
Serial Number
001
Model / ICAO
QUICKIE Q 2
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
JACQUES ADAM
Address
14 FARMHOUSE RD
Status
Deregistered
City
MOUNTAIN TOP
State / Zip Code
PA 18707-1726
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that after the initial touch down the airplane had a "left turning tendency", veered off the runway to the left into deep grass, and nosed over.
The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left main wing.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA15CA203