Pilot Debrief

BEECH H-18 near Dayton, OH — 2009-07-24

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Date
2009-07-24
Location
Dayton, OH, USA
Airport
MGY
Aircraft
BEECH H-18
Registration
N87711
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to lock the tailwheel during landing resulting in the loss of directional control.

NTSB narrative

The airplane veered to the left and off the runway after the tailwheel touched down during landing. The pilot stated the tailwheel lock pin did not remain in the locked position. The right main landing gear collapsed and the right wing skin became wrinkled when it contacted the ground resulting in substantial damage. The pilot and three passengers were uninjured. Inspection of the tailwheel by the Federal Aviation Administration revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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