Pilot Debrief

GRAHN J/GRAHN G PITTS S2S near Rifle, CO — 2009-08-13

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Date
2009-08-13
Location
Rifle, CO, USA
Airport
KRIL
Aircraft
GRAHN J/GRAHN G PITTS S2S
Registration
N540S
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's excessive landing speed and subsequent excessive brake application which resulted in a loss of control and impact with an airport sign.

NTSB narrative

According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the pilot had just completed practice for his air show performance and was landing on runway 26. The pilot stated that he landed fast and while braking to make an intersection, the brakes became hot and the right brake began to fade. The airplane began to track to the left and the pilot steered the airplane between two taxi lights. The airplane impacted a taxiway sign, breaking the right lower right inboard spar. The pilot did not see the sign prior to impact. An examination of the airplane, conducted by the FAA, revealed no mechanical anomalies.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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