BEECH H-18
Dayton, OH — July 24, 2009
Event Information
| Date | July 24, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA474 |
| Event ID | 20090729X15804 |
| Location | Dayton, OH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.58889, -84.22472 |
| Airport | Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BEECH |
| Model | H-18 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 4 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to lock the tailwheel during landing resulting in the loss of directional control.
Full Narrative
The airplane veered to the left and off runway 02 (5,000 feet by 100 feet, grooved asphalt) at the Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport, Dayton, Ohio, after the tail wheel touched down during landing. The pilot stated the tail wheel lock pin did not remain in the locked position. The right main landing gear collapsed and the right wing skin became wrinkled when it contacted the ground resulting in substantial damage. The pilot and three passengers were uninjured. Inspection of the tail wheel by the Federal Aviation Administration revealed no mechanical anomalies 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.