BEECH 58 near South Charleston, WV — 2012-02-15

Probable cause

The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he landed uneventfully; however, during the landing roll, he applied the brakes and the airplane veered off of the right side of the runway into mud and dirt. The pilot said that he added engine power in an attempt to get out of the mud and climb a small incline. He said that the airplane skidded across the ramp and collided with a parked airplane, a hangar, and an embankment. During the accident sequence, the airplane's main landing gear collapsed, resulting in substantial damage to the lower fuselage and right wing. Examination did not reveal any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. Additionally, the pilot did not report any such malfunctions or failures.

NTSB coding

• Runway excursion · Landing-landing roll

Evidence available

• Photos
• 8 docket documents

Docket documents8

• Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
• Record of Conversation FAAother
• Record of Conversation Mallory PICother
• Photo 1-courtesy of FAA-Runway excursion landing gear tracksphotos
• Photo 2-courtesy of FAA-landing gear off runway tracks and inclinephotos
• Photo 3-courtesy of FAA-Airplane_ hangar _embankment _collisionphotos
• Photo 4-courtesy of FAA- Front view of airplanephotos
• Photo 5-courtesy of FAA-Ariel view of runway excursionphotos

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