N663KSTEARMAN AIRCRAFT 4E2021-05-17 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

STEARMAN AIRCRAFT 4ES/N: 4005

Summary

On May 17, 2021, a Stearman Aircraft 4E (N663K) was involved in an incident near Porterville, CA. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a landing gear collapse.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR21LA197. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N663K.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, May 17, 2021
NTSB Number
WPR21LA197
Location
Porterville, CA
Event ID
20210518103101
Coordinates
36.029583, -119.062720
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a landing gear collapse.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
STEARMAN AIRCRAFT
Serial Number
4005
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1930
Model / ICAO
4EST4
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
4E

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SCOTT WILLIAM BEN
Address
1175 HOLCOMB RANCH LN
City
RENO
State / Zip Code
NV 89511-5440
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR21LA197