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May 19, 1996 · Boeing-Brown E75NL · N5862V

Columbia, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 19, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Columbia, CA
Aircraft
Boeing-Brown E75NL
Tail Number
N5862V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX96LA201

The pilot executed a three point landing and was on rollout when the aircraft's nose yawed to the right. He applied left rudder but was unable to stop the aircraft from ground looping. The aircraft ran off the right side of the runway, encountered rain softened terrain, and nosed over onto its back. Winds were reported as westerly from 3 to 5 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.

Full Narrative

On May 19, 1996, at 1030 hours Pacific daylight time, a Boeing-Brown, E75NL, N5862V, ground looped, ran off the runway, and nosed over while landing at Columbia Airport, Columbia, California. The aircraft sustained substantial damaged and the certificated private pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The aircraft was being operated as a personal flight by Inter Mountain Helicopter, Inc., when the accident occurred. The local flight originated in Columbia at 1000 on the morning of the accident. The pilot reported visual meteorological conditions with light westerly winds at the time and that no flight plan had been filed. The pilot reported his approach to landing as uneventful. He executed a three point landing and was on rollout when the aircraft's nose yawed to the right. He applied left rudder but was unable to stop the aircraft from ground looping. The aircraft ran off the right side of the runway, encountered rain softened terrain and nosed over onto its back. He estimated a 3- to 5-knot right crosswind. A postaccident examination of the aircraft was conducted by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airworthiness inspectors. They found no evidence of mechanical failures or malfunctions and provided confirmation of substantial damage on May 24, 1996.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 PDT
Nearest AirportCOLUMBIA (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length4670 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBoeing-Brown E75NL
Tail NumberN5862V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · W670 · Reciprocating · 220
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data