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May 3, 1992 · Boeing PT-17 · N1731B
Chino, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 3, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Chino, CA
Aircraft
Boeing PT-17
Tail Number
N1731B
Operator
John P Hodges
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX92LA195
THE PILOT SAID HE MADE A THREE POINT LANDING ON THE CENTER LINE OF THE ACTIVE RUNWAY. AS THE AIRPLANE SLOWED THE LEFT WING WENT DOWN. THE PILOT SAID HE CORRECTED WITH RIGHT AILERON THEN THE AIRPLANE TURNED TO THE RIGHT AND BOUNCED ON THE LEFT WHEEL. HE SAID HE APPLIED LEFT RUDDER BUT BY THEN THE AIRCRAFT WAS OFF THE RUNWAY AND INTO THE DIRT. THE LEFT LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED DURING THE GROUND LOOP DAMAGING THE LEFT WING AND PROPELLER.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL OUT.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT SAID HE MADE A THREE POINT LANDING ON THE CENTER LINE OF THE ACTIVE RUNWAY. AS THE AIRPLANE SLOWED THE LEFT WING WENT DOWN. THE PILOT SAID HE CORRECTED WITH RIGHT AILERON THEN THE AIRPLANE TURNED TO THE RIGHT AND BOUNCED ON THE LEFT WHEEL. HE SAID HE APPLIED LEFT RUDDER BUT BY THEN THE AIRCRAFT WAS OFF THE RUNWAY AND INTO THE DIRT. THE LEFT LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED DURING THE GROUND LOOP DAMAGING THE LEFT WING AND PROPELLER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:25 PDT
Nearest AirportCHINO (0nm N)
Runway26
Runway Length3858 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing PT-17
Tail NumberN1731B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn P Hodges
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · W670-6A · Reciprocating · 220
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 10 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:55
Weather SourceWFAC