N44MK

Substantial
None

BOEING A75N1 S/N: 75-435

Summary

On July 31, 1994, a Boeing A75N1 (N44MK) was involved in an incident near Waterford, MI. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control.

On July 31, 1994, about 1500 eastern daylight time, a Boeing A75N1, N44MK, sustained substantial damage when the pilot lost directional control and the airplane ground-looped during landing roll at the Oakland-Pontiac Airport, Waterford, Michigan. The private pilot was not injured. The personal flight originated at Oshkosh, Wisconsin. No flight plan was filed, and visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time.

The pilot landed on runway 27L (6200'x150'). The wind was from 230 degrees at 10 knots. The pilot stated the airplane abruptly turned to the right and collapsed the right main landing rear during landing roll.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI94LA260. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N44MK.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 31, 1994
NTSB Number
CHI94LA260
Location
WATERFORD, MI
Event ID
20001206X01724
Coordinates
42.639720, -83.410102
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N44MK
Make
BOEING
Serial Number
75-435
Engine Type
Turbo-jet
Model / ICAO
A75N1 B752
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Analysis

On July 31, 1994, about 1500 eastern daylight time, a Boeing A75N1, N44MK, sustained substantial damage when the pilot lost directional control and the airplane ground-looped during landing roll at the Oakland-Pontiac Airport, Waterford, Michigan. The private pilot was not injured. The personal flight originated at Oshkosh, Wisconsin. No flight plan was filed, and visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time.

The pilot landed on runway 27L (6200'x150'). The wind was from 230 degrees at 10 knots. The pilot stated the airplane abruptly turned to the right and collapsed the right main landing rear during landing roll.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI94LA260