Accident Details
Date
Sunday, May 3, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA20CA175
Location
Shirley, NY
Event ID
20200509X85739
Coordinates
40.828056, -72.865554
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 control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N11457
Make
WACO
Serial Number
3540
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
RED FALCON LLC
Address
55 HILTON AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
GARDEN CITY
State / Zip Code
NY 11530-2897
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot was landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane on a grass runway. After touchdown, the pilot applied light differential brake pressure to slow the airplane before exiting the runway; however, the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. The rudder, vertical stabilizer, and upper wings sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported the airplane had no preimpact 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# ERA20CA175