Runway excursion Accident Pitts S-1C N95R, Sunday 29 May 2016

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Date:	Sunday 29 May 2016
Time:	11:00
Type:	Pitts S-1C
Owner/operator:	Private
Registration:	N95R
MSN:	OAS-1
Year of manufacture:	1967
Total airframe hrs:	934 hours
Engine model:	Lycoming O-320
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Carlsbad, NM - United States of America
Phase:	Landing
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	Big Spring, TX (BPG)
Destination airport:	Carlsbad, NM (CNM)
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
The commercial pilot was landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane; it departed the left side of the runway during the landing roll and subsequently nosed over. A skid mark associated with the left main wheel was observed on the runway following the accident. A postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies of the brake system. Left and right rudder/brake pedal travel was not restricted, and the brake system was intact and operational. Weather information indicated that there was a 20° right crosswind at 8 knots about the time of the accident. Given the absence of mechanical anomalies, it is likely that the pilot failed to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in crosswind conditions.

Accident investigation: