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May 7, 2000 · Fairchild KR-21 · NC206V

Marana, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 7, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Marana, AZ
Aircraft
Fairchild KR-21
Tail Number
NC206V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX00LA187

The wind was light and variable during landing. Touchdown was uneventful, but during the landing roll the airplane veered to the right and the lower wing contacted the ground. The airplane departed the runway, and struck a runway edge light. The pilot did not report any mechanical problems with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control.

Full Narrative

On May 7, 2000, about 1120 hours mountain standard time, a Fairchild KR-21, NC206V, sustained substantial damage when it veered off the runway at the Marana Northwest Regional Airport, Marana, Arizona. The owner operated the airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The commercial pilot and a student pilot rated passenger were not injured. The personal cross-country flight departed Buckeye, Arizona, about 1000. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The pilot stated he was landing on runway 12 and the winds were light and variable. Touchdown was uneventful, but during the landing roll the airplane veered to the right. The airplane departed the runway, and struck a runway edge light. The left wing contacted the ground damaging several ribs, the fabric, and the wing spar. The pilot did not report any mechanical problems with the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:20 MST
Nearest AirportMarana Nw Reg (0nm)
Runway12
Runway Length6901 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftFairchild KR-21
Tail NumberNC206V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsKinner · B-5 · Reciprocating · 125
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 8 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point7 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data