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September 2, 1991 · North American AT-6D · N3660V

Hayward, CA

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 2, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hayward, CA
Aircraft
North American AT-6D
Tail Number
N3660V
Operator
Richard D Tabery
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX91LA384

THE PILOT SAID THE WHEEL LANDING WAS SMOOTH. DURING THE ROLL OUT, THE RIGHT LANDING GEAR STRUT LOWERED, WHICH DROPPED THE RIGHT WING, AND THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN A TURN TO THE RIGHT. THE PILOT SAID HE APPLIED LEFT AILERON AND RUDDER, AND, POWER TO CORRECT THE TURN. THE LEFT WING THEN CONTACTED THE GROUND, THE AIRCRAFT GROUND LOOPED, AND THE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT WHILE CORRECTING AN UNWANTED DEVIATION.

Full Narrative

THE PILOT SAID THE WHEEL LANDING WAS SMOOTH. DURING THE ROLL OUT, THE RIGHT LANDING GEAR STRUT LOWERED, WHICH DROPPED THE RIGHT WING, AND THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN A TURN TO THE RIGHT. THE PILOT SAID HE APPLIED LEFT AILERON AND RUDDER, AND, POWER TO CORRECT THE TURN. THE LEFT WING THEN CONTACTED THE GROUND, THE AIRCRAFT GROUND LOOPED, AND THE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:28 PDT
Nearest AirportHAYWARD (0nm N)
Runway28
Runway Length5024 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftNorth American AT-6D
Tail NumberN3660V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRichard D Tabery
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 5 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:28
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data