# NTSB ERA09CA327: Meuer Mark SA900 V ST, N675MM, Winchester, TN, June 6, 2009 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: June 6, 2009, 07:50 local (12:50 UTC) - Place: Winchester, TN - Coordinates: 35.177501, -86.066108 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=35.1775&lon=-86.0661&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Landing-landing roll: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report September 10, 2009 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Eastern Region Aviation - Parties: FAA/FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 73978 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ERA09CA327 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/73978/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=73978 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA327 ## Probable cause The malfunction of the right brake during landing rollout. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Use of equip/info: aircraft control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040): Personnel issues › Task performance · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Meuer Mark SA900 V STAR, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md?model=05621R7), [All aircraft, 9,295 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md) - [Performance/control parameters: directional control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Meuer Mark SA900 V STAR, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md?model=05621R7), [All aircraft, 3,958 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md) - [Landing gear system: brake](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01023242): Aircraft › Aircraft systems · Malfunction; cases with it: [Meuer Mark SA900 V STAR, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01023242/cases.md?model=05621R7), [All aircraft, 297 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01023242/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Landing-landing roll: Sys/Comp malf/fail (non-power)](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/330); cases with it: [Meuer Mark SA900 V STAR, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/330/sequence.md?model=05621R7), [All aircraft, 994 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/330/sequence.md) - [Landing-landing roll: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) (defining event); cases with it: [Meuer Mark SA900 V STAR, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md?model=05621R7), [All aircraft, 4,585 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md) - [Landing-landing roll: Runway excursion](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300); cases with it: [Meuer Mark SA900 V STAR, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md?model=05621R7), [All aircraft, 3,643 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot reported that after landing on the 75-foot-wide asphalt runway, the "right brake locked up" and the airplane began to veer to the right. The pilot attempted to maintain directional control by applying left rudder and brake; however, the airplane departed the right side of the runway, bounced, and came to rest on the grass next to the runway. The airplane sustained structural damage to the wings, empennage, and fuselage. A skid mark consistent with the right tire was observed on the runway and extended to the airplane. The amateur-built airplane had been operated for about 30 hours since its most recent condition inspection, which was performed about 9 months prior to the accident. The pilot further reported that he had recently bled the brakes due to uneven braking. ## Factual narrative The pilot reported that after landing on the 75-foot-wide, asphalt runway, the "right brake locked up" and the airplane began to veer to the right. The pilot attempted to maintain directional control by applying left rudder and brake; however, the airplane departed the right side of the runway, bounced, and came to rest on the grass next to the runway. The airplane sustained structural damage to the wings, empennage, and fuselage. A skid mark, consistent with the right tire was observed on the runway, which extended to the airplane. The amateur-built airplane had been operated for about 30 hours since its most recent condition inspection, which was performed about 9 months prior to the accident. The pilot further reported that he had recently bled the brakes due to uneven braking. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N675MM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N675MM), registered now, S/N 008, built 2007 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: MEUER MARK SA900 V ST - Registry model: [Meuer Mark SA900 V STAR](https://openairdocs.org/model/meuer-mark-sa900-v-star) (registry code 05621R7) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-290 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-290-series) (registry code 41506, 4 cycle) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 008 - Airframe hours: 60 - Engines: LYCOMING O-290 SERIES 140 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Airworthiness certificate: Special, Experimental light sport (Special) - Last inspection: Annual, September 6, 2008 - Departed: THA, Tullahoma, TN - Destination: BGF, Winchester, TN - Airport: BGF, Winchester Municipal Airport, runway 18, 5,002 × 75 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 60; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: sport pilot; seat: single; flight hours: 535 total, 60 in this make and model, 500 as pilot in command, 20 in the last 90 days, 4 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: calm - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 59 °F, dew point 57 °F - Altimeter: 29.96 inHg - Observed at: CHA, 43 nm away ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20090606008859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090606008859A), Jun 6, 2009: Meuerm SA900VSTAR, Winchester, TN, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot indicated that he had accomplished 3 touch-and-go landings at the tullahoma airport. He then flew to the Winchester airport. Upon landing, he… ## Other investigations on N675MM (1) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB CEN21LA469](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA469), Sep 30, 2021: Meuer SA900 V-STAR (N675MM), Kokomo, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate speed and altitude during final approach, which resulted in an off field landing short of the runway and a subsequent nose over. ## Docket (4 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on July 20, 2009, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=73978. 798 KB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 561 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40315692&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Redacted.PDF - Hourly Weather Observations - CHA Airport (item 2, .PDF, 52 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40315714&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Hourly%20Weather%20Observations%20-%20CHA%20Airport-Master.PDF - FAA Memorandum (item 3, .PDF, 43 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40315693&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=FAA%20Memorandum-Master.PDF - Photograph - View of tire mark on runway and airplane as it came to rest (provided by airport manager) (item 4, .JPG, 143 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40315735&FileExtension=.jpg&FileName=Photograph%20-%20View%20of%20tire%20mark%20on%20runway%20and%20airplane%20as%20it%20came%20to%20rest%20(provided%20by%20airport%20manager)-Master.jpg From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.