Pilot Debrief

NORTH AMERICAN AT-6G near Ely, NV — 2009-07-28

Final reportWPR09LA457
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Date
2009-07-28
Location
Ely, NV, USA
Airport
ELY
Aircraft
NORTH AMERICAN AT-6G
Registration
N555Q
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Landing

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during the landing roll in the tailwheel-equipped airplane, he lowered the tail and applied braking action to slow the airplane. After applying the brakes, the airplane veered to the right and exited the runway into an area of soft dirt. The left main landing gear subsequently collapsed and the left wing contacted the surface resulting in substantial damage. A post accident examination of the airplane's brakes revealed no anomalies which would have precluded normal operation.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Loss of control
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have aborted landing after brake issues were noted.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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