VAUGHAN GERALD R SIDE WINDER TD
McCook, NE — January 28, 2017
Event Information
| Date | January 28, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA127 |
| Event ID | 20170131X04522 |
| Location | McCook, NE |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.20583, -100.58972 |
| Airport | MC COOK BEN NELSON RGNL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | VAUGHAN GERALD R |
| Model | SIDE WINDER TD |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, the airplane veered to the left. He further reported that he applied right rudder and brake, but the airplane struck a runway sign on the left side of the runway and exited the runway.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport revealed that about 8 minutes after the accident the wind was 320° true at 19 knots, wind gust 25 knots, peak wind was 300° true at 27 knots. The airplane landed on runway 30.
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.