Pilot Debrief

BRUMBAUGH B/KASOWSKI L AVID FLYER IV near Pryor, OK — 2012-05-29

Final reportCEN12CA329
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Date
2012-05-29
Location
Pryor, OK, USA
Airport
H71
Aircraft
BRUMBAUGH B/KASOWSKI L AVID FLYER IV
Registration
N85AY
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a high speed taxi.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was performing a high speed taxi before an intended local flight. During the high speed taxi, the airplane's tail rose off the ground, and the pilot reduced power. During the subsequent rollout, the tailwheel started to shimmy, and the pilot applied left and right rudder. The airplane veered left, exited the runway, went down a steep slope, and impacted the side of a drainage ditch, which resulted in substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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