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June 21, 1992 · Beech M35 · N9873R
Dekalb, IL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 21, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Dekalb, IL
Aircraft
Beech M35
Tail Number
N9873R
Operator
Charles W Sheradon
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI92LA187
SHORTLY AFTER INITIATING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS EXPERIENCED. THE AIRPLANE VEERED TO THE LEFT OF THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED REMEDIAL ACTION; HOWEVER, THE AIRPLANE CONTINUED OFF THE RUNWAY INTO A MARSHY AREA WHERE THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED. POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION FAILED TO REVEAL ANY MECHANICAL FAILURE/MALFUNCTION OF THE STEERING AND BRAKING SYSTEMS.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE PROPER NOSE WHEEL STEERING WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
Full Narrative
SHORTLY AFTER INITIATING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS EXPERIENCED. THE AIRPLANE VEERED TO THE LEFT OF THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED REMEDIAL ACTION; HOWEVER, THE AIRPLANE CONTINUED OFF THE RUNWAY INTO A MARSHY AREA WHERE THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED. POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION FAILED TO REVEAL ANY MECHANICAL FAILURE/MALFUNCTION OF THE STEERING AND BRAKING SYSTEMS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 CDT
Nearest AirportTaylor Municipal (0nm)
Runway9
Runway Length4200 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech M35
Tail NumberN9873R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCharles W Sheradon
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-470-C · Reciprocating · 250
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 8 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 35000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 37 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:45
Weather SourceWFAC