N1418 is a 1985 Meek David S SUN DEVIL. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Cont Motor O-470 series rated at 230 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Topeka, KS. Its experimental airworthiness certificate was issued in Aug 1985. It has been registered to its current owner since Jun 2013. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 41 years old
2013
1985
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The pilot reported that, during landing in the tailwheel equipped airplane, the pilot rated passenger was manipulating the controls. After the airplane touched down, the passenger applied braking and believed that the right main landing gear brake locked up. The airplane subsequently veered to the right, exited the runway, and impacted terrain.
An examination of the main landing gear brake system revealed that the brake pads were extremely worn.
The I-lift wing struts were substantially damaged.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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