On December 29, 1983, a Bellanca 7ECA (registration N90973) operated by Michael Dewey Aviation Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Murrieta, CA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A tailwheel aircraft nosed over during landing rollout after touching down fast and long on a 2,682-ft runway, veering off the right side near the departure end.
Accident Details
The pilot reported that the aircraft's speed on final approach was 80 mph, which is faster than normal. The aircraft touched down approximately 900 feet down the 2,682-foot runway. The landing was conducted on Runway 15, with the wind from 045 degrees at 4 knots.
During the landing rollout, the pilot increased braking in an attempt to stop the aircraft. The aircraft then veered off the runway to the right near the departure end. It continued until coming to rest within approximately 150 feet of the airport boundary. Subsequently, the aircraft nosed over.
Pilot Experience
The pilot had about 30 hours of flight time in tailwheel-type aircraft and had received a checkout in the subject aircraft two months before the accident date.