NONE · Stearman C3-R · 2002-07-23 · Arlington, WA, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA02LA136
Event ID
20020726X01225
Type
Accident
Date
2002-07-23
Location
Arlington, WA, USA
Coordinates
48.151668, -122.15139
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Stearman
Model
C3-R
Registration
N656K
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate remedial action when responding to the swerve/veer of the tailwheel equipped aircraft, leading to a failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include the pilot’s lack of experience in the make and model aircraft (less than one hour).