Probable cause
The pilot's loss of directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions resulting in excessive brake application, and airplane nose over.
NTSB analysis
According to the pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane, he executed a wheel landing in gusting crosswind conditions. He reported that the airplane swerved left, he applied right rudder and right brake to no avail, and then he applied both brakes to prevent a runway excursion. The airplane nosed over and exited the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing strut, rudder and vertical stabilizer.
The pilot reported that there were not any mechanical anomalies or malfunctions with any portion the airplane prior to the accident that would have prevented normal flight operations.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA16CA238 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- May 13, 2016
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Millersburg, Ohio
- Nearest airport
- Holmes County (10G)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Waco YKS 7
- N-number
- N17734
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1937
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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