N59334BOEING A75N1(PT17)2012-06-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BOEING A75N1(PT17)S/N: 75-1606

Summary

On June 18, 2012, a Boeing A75N1(PT17) (N59334) was involved in an incident near Glencoe, MN. 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 pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.

The pilot was practicing takeoffs and landings when the accident occurred. On the fourth landing roll, while at an airspeed of about 30 miles per hour, the airplane veered to the left. The airplane departed the runway surface at a 90 degree angle and the right wing sustained substantial damage when it contacted the terrain. The airplane made a 360 degree turn in the grass prior to it returning to the pavement. The pilot reported the airplane had a tendency to swerve on the ground especially on hot days with little to no wind. The wind at the time of the accident was reported as calm. The pilot reported that there was no mechanical failure/malfunction of the airplane that would have resulted in the loss of control.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN12CA405. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N59334.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 18, 2012
NTSB Number
CEN12CA405
Location
Glencoe, MN
Event ID
20120629X40904
Coordinates
44.755832, -94.081390
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BOEING
Serial Number
75-1606
Engine Type
Turbo-jet
Year Built
1941
Model / ICAO
A75N1(PT17)B752
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
RARE AIRCRAFT LTD
Address
3401 HIGHWAY 21 W
Status
Deregistered
City
FARIBAULT
State / Zip Code
MN 55021-3648
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot was practicing takeoffs and landings when the accident occurred. On the fourth landing roll, while at an airspeed of about 30 miles per hour, the airplane veered to the left. The airplane departed the runway surface at a 90 degree angle and the right wing sustained substantial damage when it contacted the terrain. The airplane made a 360 degree turn in the grass prior to it returning to the pavement. The pilot reported the airplane had a tendency to swerve on the ground especially on hot days with little to no wind. The wind at the time of the accident was reported as calm. The pilot reported that there was no mechanical failure/malfunction of the airplane that would have resulted in the loss of control.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN12CA405