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July 2, 1996 · Beech 95-B55 · N386T

Ramona, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 2, 1996
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Ramona, CA
Aircraft
Beech 95-B55
Tail Number
N386T
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX96LA259

The pilot said he was landing on runway 27 when the aircraft began to veer left off the runway immediately after the nose wheel touched down. He reported that he attempted to push the right rudder pedal and use right brake, however, the rudder pedal would not move. The pilot was unable to correct the drift and the aircraft left the runway, contacted rocks, collapsed the landing gear, and collided with a fence. FAA airworthiness inspectors examined the aircraft the day following the accident. They reported that complete control continuity was established throughout the aircraft. No anomalies were found with the landing gear, brakes, or tires.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.

Full Narrative

On July 2, 1996, at 1515 hours Pacific daylight time, a Beech 95-B55, N386T, collided with a runway perimeter fence following an on-ground loss of control during landing at Ramona, California. The aircraft was owned and operated by the pilot and was on a personal local area flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and included calm wind conditions. No flight plan was filed for the operation. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The certificated commercial pilot, the sole occupant, sustained minor injuries. The flight originated at Ramona on the day of the accident at 1345. In his written statement, the pilot said he was landing on runway 27 when the aircraft began to veer left off the runway immediately after the nose wheel touched down. He reported that he attempted to push the right rudder pedal and use right brake, however, the rudder pedal would not move. The pilot was unable to correct the drift and the aircraft left the runway, contacted rocks, collapsed the landing gear, and collided with a fence. FAA airworthiness inspectors examined the aircraft the day following the accident. They reported that complete control continuity was established throughout the aircraft. No anomalies were found with the landing gear, brakes, or tires.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 PDT
Nearest AirportRAMONA (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 95-B55
Tail NumberN386T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-550-E1 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 72 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 8 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

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