Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Reno, Nevada
L-Bird LLC: http://registry.faa.gov/N127DT
Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf
Investigation Docket National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms
Location: Winnemucca, NV
Accident Number: GAA18CA101
Date & Time: 01/12/2018, 1400 PST
Registration: N127DT
Aircraft: CUB CRAFTERS INC CC18-180
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control on ground
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Ferry
Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board
Location: Winnemucca, NV
Accident Number: GAA18CA101
Date & Time: 01/12/2018, 1400 PST
Registration: N127DT
Aircraft: CUB CRAFTERS INC CC18-180
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control on ground
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Ferry
Analysis
The pilot of the tundra tire- and tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the initial touchdown on the asphalt runway, the airplane bounced. She added engine power and continued to flare, but as the right main wheel touched down on the runway, the airplane veered to the right. She attempted to correct by adding full left rudder and slight brake pressure, but the airplane continued to the right. She then applied more brake pressure, and the airplane nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder and left-wing lift strut.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause and Findings
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and her use of excessive braking during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
Findings
Aircraft
Directional control - Not attained/maintained (Cause)
Surface speed/braking - Not attained/maintained (Factor)
Personnel issues
Aircraft control - Pilot (Cause)
Use of equip/system - Pilot (Factor)
Factual Information
History of Flight
Landing
Abnormal runway contact
Loss of control on ground (Defining event)
Attempted remediation/recovery
Nose over/nose down
Pilot Information
Certificate: Commercial
Age: 27, Female
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Front
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: Unknown
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 1 Without Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 09/13/2017
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 05/03/2017
Flight Time: (Estimated) 384.8 hours (Total, all aircraft), 22.9 hours (Total, this make and model), 332.5 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 20.6 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 13.1 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft)
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Manufacturer: CUB CRAFTERS INC
Registration: N127DT
Model/Series: CC18-180 NO SERIES
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 2011
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: CC18-0051
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 01/10/2018, 100 Hour
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2300 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 430.6 Hours at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: LYCOMING
ELT: C126 installed, activated, did not aid in locating accident
Engine Model/Series: O-360-C4P
Registered Owner: L-BIRD LLC
Rated Power: 180 hp
Operator: Tac Aero / Hood Tech Corp Aero
Operating Certificate(s) Held: Pilot School (141)
Operator Does Business As: Tac Aero
Operator Designator Code:
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KWMC, 4314 ft msl
Observation Time: 2156 UTC
Distance from Accident Site: 1 Nautical Miles
Direction from Accident Site: 355°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Temperature/Dew Point:
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility: 10 Miles
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: Calm
Visibility (RVR):
Altimeter Setting: 30.36 inches Hg
Visibility (RVV):
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: HOOD RIVER, OR (4S2)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Winnemucca, NV (WMC)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 0955 PST
Type of Airspace: Class G
Airport Information
Airport: WINNEMUCCA MUNI (WMC)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 4307 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 20
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 4800 ft / 75 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full Stop; Traffic Pattern
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 40.890556, -117.806667 (est)
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