Beech D17
Hamilton, MT — June 22, 2018
Event Information
| Date | June 22, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA372 |
| Event ID | 20180622X21351 |
| Location | Hamilton, MT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 46.25417, -114.12556 |
| Airport | RAVALLI COUNTY |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | Beech |
| Model | D17 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and his subsequent inability to recover due to his foot being stuck.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll, the airplane veered to the right. He added that he was unable to correct with left rudder because his foot had become stuck under the left rudder pedal. The airplane exited the runway to the right, impacted a ditch, and came to rest inverted.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and empennage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane 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.