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July 31, 1994 · Boeing A75N1 · N44MK
Waterford, MI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 31, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Waterford, MI
Aircraft
Boeing A75N1
Tail Number
N44MK
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI94LA260
DURING LANDING ROLL THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND THE AIRPLANE GROUND LOOPED, COLLAPSING THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR. THE LANDING WAS ON RUNWAY 27L. THE WIND WAS 230 DEGREES AT 10 KNOTS.
NTSB Probable Cause
the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control.
Full Narrative
On July 31, 1994, about 1500 eastern daylight time, a Boeing A75N1, N44MK, sustained substantial damage when the pilot lost directional control and the airplane ground-looped during landing roll at the Oakland-Pontiac Airport, Waterford, Michigan. The private pilot was not injured. The personal flight originated at Oshkosh, Wisconsin. No flight plan was filed, and visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time. The pilot landed on runway 27L (6200'x150'). The wind was from 230 degrees at 10 knots. The pilot stated the airplane abruptly turned to the right and collapsed the right main landing rear during landing roll.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EDT
Nearest AirportOakland Pontiac Airport (0nm N)
Runway27L
Runway Length6200 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing A75N1
Tail NumberN44MK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · W-670-6N · Reciprocating · 220
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 10 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 15000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:49
Weather SourceWFAC