Pilot Debrief

ARADO-FLUGZEUGWERKE GMBH FW190 A-5 near Casa Grande, AZ — 2012-03-30

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Date
2012-03-30
Location
Casa Grande, AZ, USA
Airport
KCGZ
Aircraft
ARADO-FLUGZEUGWERKE GMBH FW190 A-5
Registration
N190DK
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that the accident flight was his first flight in the experimental category airplane. After the preflight check, he took off and flew for 45 minutes without incident. During the approach for landing at 115 knots, the airplane touched down on the main wheels. During the landing roll, as the tail came down, the pilot applied the brakes. The airplane veered to the right and departed the runway. The left landing gear collapsed and the wings sustained substantial damage. A postaccident examination of the brake system revealed no evidence of a mechanical malfunction or failure that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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Docket documents4

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