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September 22, 1998 · Boeing PT-17 Stearman PT-17 STEA · N58095
So. Charleston, WV
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 22, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
So. Charleston, WV
Aircraft
Boeing PT-17 Stearman PT-17 STEA
Tail Number
N58095
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC98LA191
The pilot landed on a dry, 24 foot-wide runway, and the airplane veered to the left. The pilot overcorrected, and the airplane went off the right side of the runway. The airplane slid on wet grass, impacted a ditch, and flipped over.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.
Full Narrative
On September 22, 1998, about 1900 Eastern Daylight Time, a Boeing PT-17 Stearman, N58095, was substantially damaged during landing at Mallory Airport (WV12), South Charleston, West Virginia. The certificated commercial pilot was uninjured, and visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. No flight plan was filed for the local flight, which was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot stated to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspector that after landing on the dry, 24 foot-wide runway, the airplane veered to the left. The pilot said he overcorrected, and the airplane went off the right side of the runway. The airplane slid on wet grass, impacted a ditch, and flipped over.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 EDT
Nearest AirportMallory Airport (0nm)
Runway33
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width24 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing PT-17 Stearman PT-17 STEA
Tail NumberN58095
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · R670 · Reciprocating · 225
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 5 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO