What happened
On June 28, 2013, at 12:25 UTC, a Neiva 56-C, registration PP-GUR, was involved in a ground incident at the Erechim Aerodrome (SSER) in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The aircraft, operated by Aeroclube de Erechim for flight instruction purposes, had departed at 12:10 UTC for a local flight.
Following the completion of the flight, the aircraft was taxiing after landing. During the taxi maneuver, while the tail was in an elevated position, the propeller made contact with the ground. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft. The pilot on board was uninjured.
The investigation
CENIPA's investigation confirmed that the pilot held a valid medical certificate and had 650 total flight hours, with 6 and 4 hours specifically logged in the Neiva 56-C model. The aircraft's airworthiness certificate was valid, and all maintenance records for the airframe, engine, and propeller were up to date. The aircraft was also within its proper weight and balance limits at the time of the occurrence.
Findings
- Improper application of controls during the taxi phase led to the propeller striking the ground.