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February 5, 1998 · Bromley Steen Skybolt Steen SKYB · N55740

Hillsboro, OR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 5, 1998
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Hillsboro, OR
Aircraft
Bromley Steen Skybolt Steen SKYB
Tail Number
N55740
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA98LA035

The pilot reported that after takeoff he remained in the traffic pattern and that he 'was too low on final approach and (the) wheels struck (the) slope leading to (the) end of (the) runway.' The airport manager reported that tire marks from the aircraft were observed approximately 30 feet short of the paved physical end of runway 02 which has a painted displaced threshold of 100 feet (north of its physical end). The landing gear then collapsed and the aircraft skidded down the runway on its belly during which it slid off the west side of the pavement.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath.

Full Narrative

On February 5, 1998, approximately 1455 Pacific standard time, a Bromley Steen Skybolt homebuilt aircraft, N55740, registered to/being flown by a commercial pilot, was substantially damaged during an undershoot and loss of control on landing at Stark's Twin Oaks Airpark, Hillsboro, Oregon. The pilot sustained minor injuries. No flight plan had been filed and visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The flight, which was personal in nature, was to have been operated under 14CFR91, and originated from the accident airport approximately 1450. The pilot reported that after takeoff he remained in the traffic pattern and that he "was too low on final approach and (the) wheels struck (the) slope leading to (the) end of (the) runway." The landing gear then collapsed and the aircraft skidded down the runway on its belly during which it slid off the west side of the pavement. The airport manager reported that tire marks from the aircraft were observed approximately 30 feet short of the paved physical end of runway 02. Runway 02 has a painted displaced threshold of 100 feet (north of its physical end). A witness reported that the aircraft bounced and then re-landed on the asphalt surface during which the left wingtip and propeller struck the ground. The aircraft then veered left off the west side of the runway and rolled down the dirt embankment upon which the runway is built up on, coming to rest in the mud. Winds at Hillsboro airport, located six nautical miles north, were reported at five knots and variable direction at 1450.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:55 PST
Nearest AirportStark'S Twin Oaks Airpark (0nm)
Runway2
Runway Length2465 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBromley Steen Skybolt Steen SKYB
Tail NumberN55740
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 A4A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 45 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:50
Weather SourceWFAC

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