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April 15, 1999 · Boeing A75N1 · N53404

Casa Grande, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 15, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Casa Grande, AZ
Aircraft
Boeing A75N1
Tail Number
N53404
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX99LA152

The pilot said that while approaching the airport he received weather information from the ASOS and a pilot report from a preceding airplane. The pilot report noted 90-degree crosswinds with occasional gusts to 20 knots. The pilot said he touched down on runway 5 and a sudden crosswind gust raised the left wing and the airplane began veering off the runway. He reported that he applied opposite aileron and rudder, but was unable to regain directional control before encountering a drainage ditch where the airplane nosed over.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's decision to continue flight into a known adverse weather condition, and, his failure to adequately compensate for the crosswind gust condition and maintain directional control during the landing rollout.

Full Narrative

On April 15, 1999, at 1445 hours mountain standard time, a Boeing A75N1, N53404, veered off runway 5, collided with a ditch, and nosed over during landing at the Casa Grande, Arizona, airport. The aircraft was owned and operated by the pilot and was on a cross-country personal flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91 of the Federal Aviation Regulations. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and included winds from 330 degrees at 11 knots with gusts to 19 knots. The aircraft incurred substantial damage. The private pilot and one passenger were not injured. The flight originated at Blythe, California, on the day of the accident at 1300. In his written statement, the pilot said that while approaching the airport he received weather information from the ASOS and a pilot report from a preceding airplane. The pilot report noted 90-degree crosswinds with occasional gusts to 20 knots. The pilot said he touched down on runway 5 and a sudden crosswind gust raised the left wing and the airplane began veering off the runway. He reported that he applied opposite aileron and rudder, but was unable to regain directional control before encountering a drainage ditch where the airplane nosed over.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:45 MST
Nearest AirportCasa Grande Muni (0nm)
Runway5
Runway Length5200 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBoeing A75N1
Tail NumberN53404
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · W-670 · Reciprocating · 220
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 11 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point21 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data