N34360

Substantial
None

Meyers Aircraft Co. MAC-145 S/N: 203

Summary

On July 23, 1991, a Meyers Aircraft Co. MAC-145 (N34360) was involved in an incident near Elyria, OH. All 2 people 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 DURING LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE A STRONG WIND SHEAR DURING LANDING; UNAVAILABILITY OF WHEEL BRAKES FOR THE CO-PILOT; AND INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF THE CO-PILOT DURING LANDING.

This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC91LA187. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N34360.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 23, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91LA187
Location
ELYRIA, OH
Event ID
20001212X17676
Coordinates
41.370941, -82.100860
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE A STRONG WIND SHEAR DURING LANDING; UNAVAILABILITY OF WHEEL BRAKES FOR THE CO-PILOT; AND INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF THE CO-PILOT DURING LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MEYERS AIRCRAFT CO.
Serial Number
203
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
MAC-145 MC45
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
MAC-145

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BETZOLDT LINDA M
Address
5915 N ROGERS HWY
City
TECUMSEH
State / Zip Code
MI 49286-9578
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC91LA187