N9272C is a 1941 North American HARVARD MK II A. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a P&W R1340 series rated at 600 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Knoxville, TN. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Dec 1996. It has been registered to its current owner since Apr 2025. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 85 years old
2025
1996
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The pilot reported that when the tail wheel touched down during landing, he felt a "severe oscillation" which prevented him from maintaining directional control of the airplane. The airplane veered off the right side of the runway where it contacted a ditch, collapsing the left main landing gear. The pilot reported that he had always been able to control the airplane in the past with the tail wheel shimmy by using the brakes. Inspection of the airplane revealed the tail wheel clutch locking assembly cam was worn. In addition, the anti-shimmy friction spring was tightened down beyond limits.
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