Pilot Debrief

BEECH D17S near San Diego / El Cajon, CA — 2021-09-21

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Date
2021-09-21
Location
San Diego / El Cajon, CA, USA
Airport
SEE
Aircraft
BEECH D17S
Registration
N1196V
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent collision with runway signage.

NTSB narrative

The pilot in the tailwheel-equipped biplane reported that, during the landing roll with a crosswind from the left, the airplane veered to the left, exited the left side of the runway and collided with runway signage. The pilot regained directional control of the airplane and taxied to parking. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the bottom left-wing ribs. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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