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 nosed over during landing at Marston Mills Airport, resulting in damage but no injuries to the two occupants.
- The aircraft unexpectedly nosed over upon touchdown because the front-seat passenger had their feet on the brakes.
- The pilot had not briefed the passenger on brake operation prior to the flight, and there was no in-flight communication system.
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