Pilot Debrief

BOEING PT 17 near Williamson, GA — 2015-05-20

Final reportGAA15CA082
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Date
2015-05-20
Location
Williamson, GA, USA
Airport
GA2
Aircraft
BOEING PT 17
Registration
N55528
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot landed off the right side of the runway resulting in a collision with terrain.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that he misjudged the edge of the runway during the final approach segment of the flight and landed off the right side of the runway. The pilot attempted to realign the airplane back onto the runway but was unable to do so, subsequently the airplane impacted a ditch and nosed over, which resulted in substantial damage to the right lift strut and rudder. The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

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