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February 25, 1995 · North American AT-6G · N4269E
Salem, OR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 25, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Salem, OR
Aircraft
North American AT-6G
Tail Number
N4269E
Operator
Hardman Larry W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA95LA057
THE PILOT PERFORMED A WHEEL LANDING, THEN ALLOWED THE TAIL TO COME DOWN AS SPEED BLED OFF DURING ROLLOUT. HE STATED THAT WHEN THE TAIL WHEEL MADE CONTACT WITH THE RUNWAY, TAIL WHEEL STEERING APPEARED TO BE NORMAL, AND HE USED IT TO MAINTAIN HIS POSITION ON THE CENTERLINE OF THE RUNWAY. THE TOWER ISSUED TAXI INSTRUCTIONS AND, ABOUT THAT TIME, THE AIRCRAFT SWERVED TO THE LEFT AND HE WAS UNABLE TO CORRECT WITH RIGHT RUDDER AND RIGHT BRAKE. THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TURNING, SKIDDED SIDEWAYS, AND THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED, ALLOWING THE WING TO STRIKE THE SURFACE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLLOUT.
Full Narrative
On February 25, 1995, at 1556 Pacific standard time (PST), a North American AT-6G, N4269E, experienced a main gear collapse during the landing roll at McNary Field, Salem, Oregon. The private pilot and his passenger were not injured, but the aircraft sustained substantial damage. The local personal pleasure flight, which departed the same airport about 1530, was being operated in visual meteorological conditions. No flight plan had been filed, and there was no report of an ELT activation. According to the FAA inspector who responded to the accident, the pilot reported that he lost control of the aircraft during the landing roll, and accidently departed the side of the runway. After the aircraft departed the runway, it started turning sideways in the soft terrain, resulting in the collapse of one main gear.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:56 PST
Nearest AirportMcnary Field (0nm)
Runway34
Runway Length5145 ft
Runway Width140 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftNorth American AT-6G
Tail NumberN4269E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHardman Larry W
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1830-AN1 · Reciprocating · 550
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 48
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO