# NTSB LAX82DVM10: Taylorcraft F19, N3579T, Mt. Hamilton, CA, February 3, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Final report
- Date: February 3, 1982, 12:40 local (20:40 UTC)
- Place: Mt. Hamilton, CA
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report February 3, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 71789
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX82DVM10
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/71789/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DVM10

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - roll
  - brakes(normal) - improper use of, pilot in command (cause)
  - directional control - not performed, pilot in command (cause)
  - ground loop/swerve - inadvertent, pilot in command (contributing factor)
- Main gear collapsed, landing - roll
  - landing gear,main gear - overload

## Analysis

AFTER LANDING, THE PILOT'S RIGHT HEEL SLIPPED OFF OF THE RIGHT HEEL BRAKE WHILE HE WAS APPLYING BRAKES. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE AIRCRAFT VEERED TO THE LEFT BEFORE HE RELEASED THE LEFT BRAKE. THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED AS THE AIRCRAFT STOPPED IN A SMALL DITCH NEAR THE EDGE OF THE RUNWAY.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N3579T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3579T), registered now, S/N F-045, built 1975 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: TAYLORCRAFT F19
- Registry model: [Taylorcraft F19](https://openairdocs.org/model/taylorcraft-f19) (registry code 8850904) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental 0-200 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-200-series) (registry code 17020, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: F-045
- Airframe hours: 1172
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-200 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Amelia Reed
- Registered owner: Amelia Reed
- Departed: REID HILLVIEW
- Destination: REID HILLVIEW
- Airport: Private Ranch, runway 9, 2,300 × 0 ft, grass/turf

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 46; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 1,260 total, 23 in this make and model, 14 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 290° at 5 knots
- Temperature: 140 °F

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Incident 19820203011829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820203011829I), Feb 3, 1982: Tcraft F19, San Jose, CA, Minor damage. Pilot ferried aircraft without damaged tailwheel, landed on grass for directional control. Ground soft, nosed over.

## Other investigations on N3579T (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 OAK76FVM46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76FVM46), Aug 29, 1976: Taylorcraft F-19 (N3579T), Santa Cruz, CA, substantial damage

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.

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