N9460Q

Substantial
Minor

BEECH 58S/N: TH-207

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
NTSB Number
ERA12CA182
Location
South Charleston, WV
Event ID
20120216X25013
Coordinates
38.334445, -81.725555
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N9460Q
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
TH-207
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1972
Model / ICAO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CASWELL BRUCE
Address
103 PLACID DR
Status
Deregistered
City
CHARLESTON
State / Zip Code
WV 25312-9726
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that he landed on runway 33 uneventfully. During the landing rollout he applied the brakes and the airplane veered off of the right side of the runway into mud and dirt. He added full engine power in an attempt to get out of the mud and climb a small incline. He said that the airplane exited the mud, skidded across the ramp, and collided with a parked airplane and hangar before colliding with an embankment. During the accident sequence, the airplane's main landing gear collapsed, resulting in substantial damage to the lower fuselage and right wing. The recorded wind at an airport, located approximately 7 miles west of the accident site, was from 160 degrees at 3 knots. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector did not reveal any preimpact mechanical malfunctions. The pilot did not report any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA12CA182