N56760

Substantial
None

BOEING A75S/N: 75-017

Accident Details

Date
Monday, April 26, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN21LA202
Location
Denver, CO
Event ID
20210427102987
Coordinates
39.570110, -104.849200
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 during the landing roll with variable and gusty wind conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BOEING
Serial Number
75-017
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1936
Model / ICAO
A75B752
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
A75

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MURPHYS FLYING SERVICE LLC
Address
2554 CENTENNIAL RD
City
THOMASVILLE
State / Zip Code
GA 31757-0881
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that when the tailwheel equipped airplane approached the airport, the wind was variable from 290 to 050 degrees, gusting to 20 knots. While on a two mile final, the tower controller reported the wind was 290 degrees at 7 knots. The airplane touched down on the main landing gear with no noteable crosswind. As the tailwheel touched down, the airplane suddenly veered to the right; the pilot corrected with left rudder and the airplane veered hard to the left. The pilot attempted to add right tudder and brake, but to no avail. The airplane exited the left side of the runway onto the dirt when it nosed over and came to rest inverted. The upper wing and rudder were substantially damaged. Postaccident examination by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector did not reveal any anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN21LA202