Pilot Debrief

BEARDEN BIPLANE SOPWITH CAMEL near Bolivar, MO — 2018-10-07

Final reportGAA19CA012
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Date
2018-10-07
Location
Bolivar, MO, USA
Airport
M17
Aircraft
BEARDEN BIPLANE SOPWITH CAMEL
Registration
N225JB
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during the landing, the tailwheel-equipped airplane touched down and veered left. The pilot attempted to correct with opposite rudder; however, the airplane continued left. He then attempted a go-around, but the airplane exited the runway, struck a ditch, and then nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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