Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On May 27, 1995, at 1800 central daylight time, a Cessna 337B, N2385S, was substantially damaged when it exited the side of the runway while landing at Lemmon Municipal Airport, Lemmon, South Dakota. The private pilot and two passengers reported no injuries. The local 14 CFR Part 91 pleasure flight operated in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan.
The pilot and passengers had just returned from a local flight and the pilot stated he made a "perfect normal landing" on runway 29 (4500' x 100') at Lemmon Municipal Airport. While on the landing roll, the airplane started a turn to the right and exited the side of the runway. The nose wheel collapsed and the left wing and spar was damaged.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI95LA164