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1999-07-05: Boeing Stearman E75 (N1658M) — Richard A. Kornhiser — Marston Mills, MA

Marston Mills, MA, US

On July 5, 1999, a Boeing Stearman E75 (registration N1658M) operated by Richard A. Kornhiser was involved in an aviation accident near Marston Mills, MA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The inadvertent control interference of the airplane's brakes by the passenger. A factor related to the accident was the pilot in commands insufficient passenger briefing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot in the rear seat reported that after landing on a grass runway, the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. The pilot later learned that the front-seat passenger, also a pilot, had his feet on the brakes.

Incident Details

The pilot, seated in the rear seat of the airplane, stated that after touching down on Runway 27, a 2,680-foot-long grass runway, the airplane suddenly nosed over and came to rest inverted.

Post-Accident Discussion

Following the accident, the pilot asked his pilot-rated passenger, who was seated in the forward seat, if he had his feet on the brakes. The passenger replied affirmatively.

Operational Factors

The pilot additionally stated that he did not brief the passenger on the operation or use of the brakes prior to flight, and there were no means of communication while the airplane was in flight.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X19333. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.