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July 23, 1991 · Meyers Aircraft MAC-145 · N34360

Elyria, OH

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 23, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Elyria, OH
Aircraft
Meyers Aircraft MAC-145
Tail Number
N34360
Operator
The Estabrook
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC91LA187

THE PILOT RECEIVING THE DEMONSTRATION WAS MAKING HIS FIRST LANDING IN THIS AIRPLANE. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, A STRONG WIND SHEAR WAS ENCOUNTERED, CAUSING THE AIRPLANE TO DRIFT TO THE RIGHT. THE PILOT DID NOT HAVE WHEEL BRAKES ON HIS SIDE OF THE AIRPLANE. HE USED ALL AVAILABLE RUDDER AND CALLED FOR BRAKES FROM THE PILOT IN COMMAND. THE PIC SAID HE APPLIED BRAKES, BUT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE AIRPLANE FROM DEPARTING THE RUNWAY AND ENCOUNTERING ROUGH TERRAIN.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE A STRONG WIND SHEAR DURING LANDING; UNAVAILABILITY OF WHEEL BRAKES FOR THE CO-PILOT; AND INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF THE CO-PILOT DURING LANDING.

Full Narrative

THE PILOT RECEIVING THE DEMONSTRATION WAS MAKING HIS FIRST LANDING IN THIS AIRPLANE. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, A STRONG WIND SHEAR WAS ENCOUNTERED, CAUSING THE AIRPLANE TO DRIFT TO THE RIGHT. THE PILOT DID NOT HAVE WHEEL BRAKES ON HIS SIDE OF THE AIRPLANE. HE USED ALL AVAILABLE RUDDER AND CALLED FOR BRAKES FROM THE PILOT IN COMMAND. THE PIC SAID HE APPLIED BRAKES, BUT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE AIRPLANE FROM DEPARTING THE RUNWAY AND ENCOUNTERING ROUGH TERRAIN.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 EDT
Nearest AirportLorain City (0nm)
Runway25
Runway Length500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMeyers Aircraft MAC-145
Tail NumberN34360
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorThe Estabrook
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-360C · Reciprocating · 210
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data