BEECH RC 45J
Everett, WA — June 11, 2015
Event Information
| Date | June 11, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA120 |
| Event ID | 20150613X13604 |
| Location | Everett, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.91028, -122.28555 |
| Airport | SNOHOMISH COUNTY (PAINE FLD) |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BEECH |
| Model | RC 45J |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion, and a collision with a sign.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing roll, as the tailwheel lowered, the airplane began to veer to the left. He applied full right rudder, and right brake, with no effect. The pilot stated that he increased the throttle on the left engine, but by that time, the aircraft had veered partially off the runway to the left and struck an airport sign. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage.
The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.