Accident Details
Date
Friday, April 26, 2019
NTSB Number
GAA19CA253
Location
Gila Bend, AZ
Event ID
20190426X54304
Coordinates
32.960277, -112.673614
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1943
Model / ICAO
A75N1(PT17)
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
B75N1
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
COLUMBIA ASSET TRUST CORP TRUSTEE
Address
7804 E FUNSTON STE 210
City
WICHITA
State / Zip Code
KS 67207
Country
United States
Analysis
The biplane pilot reported that, during the landing roll, the airplane veered right, exited the runway to the right, and the left-wing tip impacted a ditch.
The biplane sustained substantial damage to the left, lower wing spar.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane 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# GAA19CA253