Pilot Debrief

TAYLORCRAFT BL 65 near Everett, WA — 2014-12-07

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Date
2014-12-07
Location
Everett, WA, USA
Airport
PAE
Aircraft
TAYLORCRAFT BL 65
Registration
N27580
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a runway excursion and collision with hangars.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that the wheel landing touchdown in the tailwheel equipped airplane was normal. After applying the brakes, the airplane turned 45 degrees to the left, and departed the runway surface. It crossed the grass infield, went onto a taxiway, and the left wing struck a hangar. The airplane turned right, and the right wing struck another hangar. Both wings sustained substantial damage. There was no report of a preimpact mechanical malfunction or failure with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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