What happened
On September 5, 2013, a Neiva EMB-201A, registered PT-UAW, was performing a solo flight as part of an agricultural pilot training course at the Carazinho Aerodrome (SSKZ) in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Following the landing, the aircraft began to yaw to the right during the landing roll. In an attempt to maintain the aircraft on the runway, the pilot applied counter-rudder; however, the rudder failed to provide the necessary directional control. To prevent the aircraft from veering off the runway, the pilot applied the brakes abruptly. This sudden deceleration caused the tail of the aircraft to lift, resulting in the propeller and spinner striking the ground. As the tail subsequently returned to the ground, the nosewheel broke. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the engine, propeller, spinner, and nosewheel.
The investigation
The investigation confirmed that the pilot held valid medical and technical certifications and had a total of 1,593 flight hours, though only 2 hours and 30 minutes of experience in this specific model. The aircraft was within weight and balance limits, and all maintenance records for the airframe, engine, and propeller were up to date. The investigation focused on the loss of directional control and the subsequent mechanical impact caused by the braking maneuver.
Findings
- Inexperience of the pilot in the specific aircraft model.
- Sudden application of brakes to correct a directional deviation.
- Loss of directional control during the landing roll.