N8872H is a 1975 Grumman Acft Eng Cor-Schweizer G-164A. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 1 seat, powered by a P&W R-985 series rated at 450 horsepower. Its registration was cancelled in Oct 1975. Its restricted airworthiness certificate was issued in Sep 2019. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
FAA recordRegistrant based in Rantoul, KS · deregistered in 1975.
2019
1975
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped bi-plane reported that he was performing a short field landing on a rough grass runway. The pilot further reported that he applied the brakes immediately after touchdown, and then felt the main landing gear "grab" and the tail begin to rise. Subsequently, the bi-plane nosed over on the runway. The pilot reported that he "should not have applied the brakes so soon" after touchdown.
The vertical stabilizer sustained substantial damage.
The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or failures with the bi-plane that would have precluded normal operation.
No photos yet. This aircraft is no longer FAA-registered, so it can't be claimed for uploads.
No trips logged. This aircraft is no longer FAA-registered, so it can't be claimed to log trips.
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