At about 18:10 EDT, a Boeing Stearman was damaged while landing at the Marston Mills Airport. Neither occupant was injured. The pilot, who was in the rear seat of the airplane, said the airplane suddenly nosed over when the plane touched down. After the accident, the passenger said he had his feet on the brakes. The pilot said he did not brief the passenger on the operation or use of the brakes prior to flight, and there was no means of communication while the airplane was in flight.
July 5, Marston Mills, Mass. / Boeing Stearman E-75
At about 18:10 EDT, a Boeing Stearman was damaged while landing at the Marston Mills Airport. Neither occupant was injured. The pilot, who was in the rear seat of the airplane, said the airplane suddenly nosed over when the plane touched down. After the accident, the passenger said he had his feet on the brakes. The pilot said he did not brief the passenger on the operation or use of the brakes prior to flight, and there was no means of communication while the airplane was in flight....
Key Takeaways:
- A Boeing Stearman was damaged during landing at Marston Mills Airport when it suddenly nosed over, though neither occupant was injured.
- The cause was attributed to the passenger inadvertently applying the brakes during touchdown.
- Contributing factors included the pilot not briefing the passenger on brake operation and the absence of in-flight communication.
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