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November 3, 1994 · Beech A23 · N4792J

La Grande, OR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 3, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
La Grande, OR
Aircraft
Beech A23
Tail Number
N4792J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA95LA019

WHILE ON A LOCAL PLEASURE FLIGHT, THE PILOT DECIDED TO LAND AT A DIRT AIRSTRIP THAT WAS WET, SOFT, AND MUDDY. DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND IMPACTED A DITCH.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS INCLUDE THE SOFT, WET AIRSTRIP, AND A DITCH NEAR THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY.

Full Narrative

On November 2, 1994, at 1630 Pacific standard time, a Beech A23, N4792J, impacted the terrain during the landing roll at Reds Wallowa Horse Ranch Airstrip. The certified flight instructor, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft, was not injured, but the aircraft sustained substantial damage. The local personal pleasure flight, which departed Union County Airport, La Grande, Oregon, about 1500, was being operated in visual meteorological conditions at the time of the accident. No flight plan had been filed, and there was no report of an ELT activation. According to the pilot, he was sightseeing in the local area, and decided to land at the remote airstrip in order to take some pictures. At the time of his landing, the runway was wet, muddy, and soft, and when he touched down the aircraft was pulled off to one side of the runway. As the aircraft exited the runway it impacted a ditch, and sustained substantial damage to the airframe.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 PST
Nearest AirportReds Wallowa Horse Ranch (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech A23
Tail NumberN4792J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 24 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data