FLEET 16B near Lake City, SC — 2010-10-01

Final reportERA11CA002

Date: 2010-10-01
Location: Lake City, SC, USA
Airport: 51J
Aircraft: FLEET 16B
Registration: N8742
Category: Airplane
Highest injury: None
Fatalities: 0

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper use of the brakes while taxiing.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, he was back taxiing on the runway when the tailwind and runway slope allowed the airplane to gain more than normal taxi speed. As the pilot realized the airplane was approaching the end of the runway, he began to apply brake pressure to avoid running off the end of the runway. The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted, substantially damaging the rudder. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Abrupt maneuver · Taxi-to runway

Evidence available

Photos
6 docket documents

View NTSB final report View NTSB docket

Docket documents6

Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
FAA Inspector Interviewinterview
Memorandum of Record-Pilot Interviewinterview
Photo 1: Overview of Damage (courtesy of FAA)photos
Photo 2: Damage to Rudder (courtesy of FAA)photos
Weather Reports and Recordsreport

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