Ecker STARDUSTER 1 N74EK
6 March 2005 · Millington, Tennessee, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 6 March 2005 at about 23:20 local time, a Ecker STARDUSTER 1 registered N74EK was involved in an accident near Millington, Tennessee, United States. One person was on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 23:20
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Millington, Tennessee, United States
- Nearest airport
- General Dewitt Spain Airport (M01)
- Coordinates
- 35.2033, -90.2386
- Aircraft
- Ecker STARDUSTER 1
- Registration
- N74EK
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- West Memphis → Millington
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- ATL05CA059
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Probable cause
The malfunction of the left main landing gear wheel brake during landing roll on a grassy area, resulting in a nose over.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
According to the pilot, during the landing rollout on the grassy area on the left side adjacent to runway 17, the airplane began to veer to the left. The pilot said full right rudder was applied to stop the left turn, but as the airplane decelerated the right rudder input was ineffective. The pilot decided to apply right brake to stop the left turn, however when right brake was applied the airplane nosed over. The pilot reported no flight control or mechanical anomalies with the airplane. Examination of the airplane revealed the upper left wingtip, and vertical stabilizer were buckled. Examination of the left wheel pant revealed clumps of wet grass were present between the pant and wheel. During further examination of the left wheel it was revealed that the left brake caliper was hanging on the rotor and restricting movement. The history of the brake system and maintenance records were not available for review. A review of the General Dewitt Spain Airport map revealed that there is no published grass landing strip for the airport. During a telephone interview with the pilot, he stated that the grass-landing surface he landed on was adjacent to the runway, and although it was being used as a landing strip it was not a designated landing area.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jan 2005 | Cessna 152 | Nashville, Tennessee, United States | John Gibi | Minor injuries | - |
| 19 Jun 2005 | Globe GC-1B | Athens, Tennessee, United States | James Heathfield | Minor injuries | - |
| 3 Mar 2005 | Cessna T-41B | Sparta, Tennessee, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 4 Mar 2005 | Bellanca 17-30A | Eagleville, Tennessee, United States | Joseph Trent Kendall | Minor injuries | - |
| 26 Jul 2005 | Flight CTSW | Rogersville, Tennessee, United States | Samual Dailey Craig | No injuries | - |
| 3 Jun 2005 | Cessna 172 | Crossville, Tennessee, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |