Stearman A75N1(PT17)
Gila Bend, AZ — April 26, 2019
Event Information
| Date | April 26, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA253 |
| Event ID | 20190426X54304 |
| Location | Gila Bend, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.96028, -112.67361 |
| Airport | Gila Bend Muni |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Stearman |
| Model | A75N1(PT17) |
| 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 landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch.
Full Narrative
The biplane pilot reported that, during the landing roll, the airplane veered right, exited the runway to the right, and the left-wing tip impacted a ditch.
The biplane sustained substantial damage to the left, lower wing spar.
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.