Pilot Debrief

ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL 114A near North Lima, OH — 2010-12-30

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Date
2010-12-30
Location
North Lima, OH, USA
Airport
4G4
Aircraft
ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL 114A
Registration
N527GT
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing touchdown.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that the airplane veered to the left after the landing touchdown. He attempted to maintain control by using right rudder and brake; however, the airplane departed the left side of the runway, and the nose landing gear subsequently collapsed. He stated that he deliberately applied the right brake to put the airplane into a spin condition so as to avoid a possible collision with oncoming buildings. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall and fuselage. A postaccident examination of the runway environment revealed skid marks and depressions in the grass adjacent to the runway. The position of the skid marks was consistent with the right main landing gear. The inspection did not reveal any anomalies consistent with a pre-impact failure. The recorded wind about the time of the accident was from 180 degrees at 5 knots.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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