Summary
On January 26, 2019, a Beech B19 (N24682) was involved in an incident near Los Angeles, CA. 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 pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a fence.
The pilot reported that, while on final approach, the airplane encountered wind shear. He considered performing a go around but decided not to due to buildings, traffic, and pedestrians to avoid casualties. Upon landing, the airplane veered off the runway and impacted a fence.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and wings.
The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
About the time of the accident the wind was from 100 degrees true at 10 knots, and the airplane was landing runway 12.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA19CA109. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N24682.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a fence.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The pilot reported that, while on final approach, the airplane encountered wind shear. He considered performing a go around but decided not to due to buildings, traffic, and pedestrians to avoid casualties. Upon landing, the airplane veered off the runway and impacted a fence.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and wings.
The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
About the time of the accident the wind was from 100 degrees true at 10 knots, and the airplane was landing runway 12.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA19CA109