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April 1, 1993 · Boeing D75N1 · N56426
Davenport, WA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 1, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Davenport, WA
Aircraft
Boeing D75N1
Tail Number
N56426
Operator
Stuckle Eugene A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA93LA086
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE WAS FLYING THE AIRPLANE AROUND THE PATTERN TO WARM UP THE OIL IN PREPARATION FOR AN ANNUAL INSPECTION. JUST PRIOR TO THE FLIGHT, A RAIN STORM HAD PASSED OVER THE AREA AND THE DIRT STRIP WAS WET. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR SANK IN THE MUD. THE PILOT APPLIED THE LEFT BRAKE HARD AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER.
NTSB Probable Cause
UNSUITABLE TERRAIN WAS SELECTED FOR LANDING. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: SOFT TERRAIN.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE WAS FLYING THE AIRPLANE AROUND THE PATTERN TO WARM UP THE OIL IN PREPARATION FOR AN ANNUAL INSPECTION. JUST PRIOR TO THE FLIGHT, A RAIN STORM HAD PASSED OVER THE AREA AND THE DIRT STRIP WAS WET. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR SANK IN THE MUD. THE PILOT APPLIED THE LEFT BRAKE HARD AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 PST
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm)
Runway4
Runway Length2250 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing D75N1
Tail NumberN56426
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorStuckle Eugene A
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R985-AN14B · Reciprocating · 450
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 43 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO