Summary
On July 02, 1996, a Beech 95-B55 (N386T) was involved in an accident near Ramona, CA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
On July 2, 1996, at 1515 hours Pacific daylight time, a Beech 95-B55, N386T, collided with a runway perimeter fence following an on-ground loss of control during landing at Ramona, California. The aircraft was owned and operated by the pilot and was on a personal local area flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and included calm wind conditions. No flight plan was filed for the operation. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The certificated commercial pilot, the sole occupant, sustained minor injuries. The flight originated at Ramona on the day of the accident at 1345.
In his written statement, the pilot said he was landing on runway 27 when the aircraft began to veer left off the runway immediately after the nose wheel touched down.
This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX96LA259. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N386T.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On July 2, 1996, at 1515 hours Pacific daylight time, a Beech 95-B55, N386T, collided with a runway perimeter fence following an on-ground loss of control during landing at Ramona, California. The aircraft was owned and operated by the pilot and was on a personal local area flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and included calm wind conditions. No flight plan was filed for the operation. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The certificated commercial pilot, the sole occupant, sustained minor injuries. The flight originated at Ramona on the day of the accident at 1345.
In his written statement, the pilot said he was landing on runway 27 when the aircraft began to veer left off the runway immediately after the nose wheel touched down. He reported that he attempted to push the right rudder pedal and use right brake, however, the rudder pedal would not move. The pilot was unable to correct the drift and the aircraft left the runway, contacted rocks, collapsed the landing gear, and collided with a fence.
FAA airworthiness inspectors examined the aircraft the day following the accident. They reported that complete control continuity was established throughout the aircraft. No anomalies were found with the landing gear, brakes, or tires.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX96LA259