The Starduster II pilot told investigators that during landing at the airport in Norwich, New York, his right foot slipped off the rudder pedal and became wedged between the pedal and the adjacent airplane structure.
He partially freed his right foot and attempted to regain control when his left foot became wedged between the left pedal and the airplane structure.
The pilot was unable to regain directional control and the airplane veered off the runway and hit terrain.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower left wing.
The pilot reported that he was not aware of any pre-accident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing rollout due to interference from the pilot’s foot/shoe with the airplane structure that resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
NTSB Identification: 192419
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