ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 355730
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| Date: | Thursday 19 June 1997 |
| Time: | 10:40 LT |
| Type: |  Pitts S-1S |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N7211R |
| MSN: | 001 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1997 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-360-A1D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Greenwood, MS -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Grenada, MS |
| (KGWO) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot stated he made a three-point landing. On landing rollout, he lost directional control, and the airplane veered to the right and nosed over. Examination of the airframe, flight controls, and brake assembly revealed no evidence of a precrash mechanical failure or malfunction. The pilot stated that an FAA inspector observed a groove in the middle of the runway that may have been wide enough to cause problems for a small tail wheel aircraft. Also, the pilot said that he believed that the tailwheel entered one of these cracks, causing it to deflect to the full swivel position after which no control was possible. Examination of the runway by FAA personnel revealed the depth of the crack was minimal, went straight down the middle of the runway, and was associated with a butt joint from the original overlay.
Probable Cause: loss of directional control during the landing rollout for undetermined reason(s), resulting in the airplane veering to the right and subsequently nosing over.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA97LA187
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 14:59 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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