Pilot Debrief

BOEING A75N1 (PT17) near Indianapolis, IN — 2010-06-26

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Date
2010-06-26
Location
Indianapolis, IN, USA
Airport
EYE
Aircraft
BOEING A75N1 (PT17)
Registration
N469RH
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Landing

Probable cause

The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during landing due to the airplane not being equipped with a steerable or locking tailwheel as required by the airplane's design.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, as the airplane touched down during landing, it veered off the right side of the runway and nosed over. Inspection of the airplane revealed that it was not equipped with a steerable or locking tailwheel as required by the airplane's design. No other anomalies were found.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Human factors
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have ensured proper brake functionality before landing.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 6 docket documents
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Docket documents6

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