Pilot Debrief

SCHWEIZER AIRCRAFT CORP G 164B near Tracy, CA — 2017-10-24

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Date
2017-10-24
Location
Tracy, CA, USA
Aircraft
SCHWEIZER AIRCRAFT CORP G 164B
Registration
N8494K
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.

NTSB narrative

The commercial pilot was performing a familiarization flight in the tailwheel-equipped airplane. The pilot reported that the airplane hit a bump after touching down, which caused the airplane to bounce and then veer to the left. The pilot applied right brake, which was not effective. The airplane subsequently went off the left side of the runway and into a ditch, causing substantial damage to the airplane. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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