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September 29, 1991 · North American T-6G · N3167G

Manchester, NH

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 29, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Manchester, NH
Aircraft
North American T-6G
Tail Number
N3167G
Operator
Albert Costa
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC91LA253

DURING A DAYLIGHT APPROACH THE PILOT EXPERIENCED STRONGER THAN FORECASTED CROSSWINDS. DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE PILOT LOST CONTROL AND VEERED ABRUPTLY LEFT CAUSING THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR TO COLLAPSE AND RESULTING IN SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE AIRPLANE. WINDS WERE FROM 310 DEGREES AT 8 KNOTS GUSTING TO 14 KNOTS. TOWER PERSONNEL WERE PREPARING TO SHIFT FROM RUNWAY 17 TO RUNWAY 35 WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL. A FACTOR WAS THE UNFORECASTED STRONG CROSS WINDS.

Full Narrative

DURING A DAYLIGHT APPROACH THE PILOT EXPERIENCED STRONGER THAN FORECASTED CROSSWINDS. DURING THE LANDING ROLL THE PILOT LOST CONTROL AND VEERED ABRUPTLY LEFT CAUSING THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR TO COLLAPSE AND RESULTING IN SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE AIRPLANE. WINDS WERE FROM 310 DEGREES AT 8 KNOTS GUSTING TO 14 KNOTS. TOWER PERSONNEL WERE PREPARING TO SHIFT FROM RUNWAY 17 TO RUNWAY 35 WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:40 EDT
Nearest AirportGRENIER (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length7001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftNorth American T-6G
Tail NumberN3167G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAlbert Costa
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats2

People & Injuries

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

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 8 kt, gusting 14 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingOvercast 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 41 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT

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