Pilot Debrief

STEARMAN AIRCRAFT M-2 near Robbinsville, NJ — 2012-08-24

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Date
2012-08-24
Location
Robbinsville, NJ, USA
Airport
N87
Aircraft
STEARMAN AIRCRAFT M-2
Registration
N9055
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, when the tailwheel-equipped airplane touched down during landing, it began to veer to the left. He attempted to straighten the airplane by applying right brake, but the airplane continued to the left, ground looped, and then came to rest inverted, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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