N55528

Substantial
Minor

BOEING PT 17S/N: 75-4611

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
NTSB Number
GAA15CA082
Location
Williamson, GA
Event ID
20150521X90444
Coordinates
33.183612, -84.378608
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 landed off the right side of the runway resulting in a collision with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BOEING
Serial Number
75-4611
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1943
Model / ICAO
PT 17B17
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PT-17

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ROBERTS JAMES P
Address
811 PARK LN
City
MADISON
State / Zip Code
GA 30650-1951
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot stated that he miss judged the edge of the runway during the final approach segment of the flight and landed off the right side of the runway. The pilot attempted to realign the airplane back onto the runway but was unable to do so, subsequently the airplane impacted a ditch and nosed over, which resulted in substantial damage to the right lift strut and rudder.

The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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# GAA15CA082