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August 9, 1992 · Schneider/Brashear Sorrell SNS-7 Sorrell SN · N226HB
Alexandria, MN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 9, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Alexandria, MN
Aircraft
Schneider/Brashear Sorrell SNS-7 Sorrell SN
Tail Number
N226HB
Operator
Olson Eugene and Darlene
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI92DER03
THE PILOT STATED '...DURING THE ROLLOUT WITH THE TAILWHEEL ON THE GROUND THE AIRCRAFT BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE AND TURNED TO THE RIGHT.' THE AIRCRAFT TURNED ABOUT 270 DEGREES BEFORE IT CAME TO A STOP. THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED DURING THE TURN. THE PILOT LANDED ON RUNWAY 13. THE WINDS WERE REPORTED TO BE OUT OF 340 DEGREES AT 7 TO 8 KNOTS. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF PRE-EXISTING MECHANICAL ANOMALY.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT STATED '...DURING THE ROLLOUT WITH THE TAILWHEEL ON THE GROUND THE AIRCRAFT BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE AND TURNED TO THE RIGHT.' THE AIRCRAFT TURNED ABOUT 270 DEGREES BEFORE IT CAME TO A STOP. THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED DURING THE TURN. THE PILOT LANDED ON RUNWAY 13. THE WINDS WERE REPORTED TO BE OUT OF 340 DEGREES AT 7 TO 8 KNOTS. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF PRE-EXISTING MECHANICAL ANOMALY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 CDT
Nearest AirportChandler Field (0nm N)
Runway13
Runway Length5180 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSchneider/Brashear Sorrell SNS-7 Sorrell SN
Tail NumberN226HB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorOlson Eugene and Darlene
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-C1D6 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3000 ft
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:00
Weather SourceWFAC