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August 1, 1995 · Boeing B75-A75N1 · N54284

Van Nuys, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 1, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Van Nuys, CA
Aircraft
Boeing B75-A75N1
Tail Number
N54284
Operator
Stephen B Maiman
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX95LA350

During landing rollout the airplane veered off the left side of runway 16R, ground looped, and the lower right wing contacted the ground. According to the pilot, he was unable to keep his airplane on the runway because a gusty crosswind condition existed. The pilot said he had a total of 9.3 hours of pilot-in-command flying experience in the airplane. Van Nuys Airport reported its local wind was from 100 to 110 degrees, at 10 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. Factors which contributed to the loss of control were: the pilot's total lack of experience landing the conventional gear airplane in a crosswind condition, and the crosswind.

Full Narrative

On August 1, 1995, at 1432 hours Pacific daylight time, a Boeing B75-A75N1, N54284, operated by the pilot, lost directional control during landing rollout at the Van Nuys Airport, Van Nuys, California. The airplane veered off the left side of runway 16R, ground looped, and the lower right wing was bent as it contacted the ground. The airplane was substantially damaged, and the private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the personal flight, and no flight plan was filed. The flight originated from Santa Monica, California, at 1400. The National Transportation Safety Board received initial notification of the accident from the Federal Aviation Administration on April 30, 1996. Regarding circumstances of the accident, on May 15, 1996, the pilot reported to the Safety Board that during rollout he was unable to keep his airplane on the runway because a gusty crosswind condition existed. The pilot reported having a total of 9.3 hours of pilot-in-command experience in the airplane. At 1347 and 1447, Van Nuys reported its local wind as from 100 and 110 degrees at 10 knots, respectively. Runway 16R is 8,000 feet long by 150 feet wide.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:32 PDT
Nearest AirportVANNUYS (0nm)
Runway16R
Runway Length8001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBoeing B75-A75N1
Tail NumberN54284
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorStephen B Maiman
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:47
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data