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August 5, 1990 · Rockwell 112TC · N112FF
Mt. Bethel, PA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 5, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mt. Bethel, PA
Aircraft
Rockwell 112TC
Tail Number
N112FF
Operator
Robert Earl Jones
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC90LA186
THE PILOT WAS EN ROUTE TO EASTON, PENNSYLVANIA, WHEN HE ENCOUNTERED RAIN AND LOWERING VISIBILITIES. HE DECIDED TO MAKE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING AT GAP VIEW AIRPORT. APPROACH AND TOUCHDOWN WERE NORMAL. DURING ROLL OUT ON WET GRASS, BRAKING ACTION WAS POOR AND THE PILOT DECIDED TO FAVOR THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. RUDDER CONTROL BECAME INEFFECTIVE AND NOSE WHEEL STEERING WAS NIL. THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY, RAN DOWN AN EMBANKMENT AND NOSED OVER.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. FACTORS WERE WET GRASS AND POOR BRAKING ACTION.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT WAS EN ROUTE TO EASTON, PENNSYLVANIA, WHEN HE ENCOUNTERED RAIN AND LOWERING VISIBILITIES. HE DECIDED TO MAKE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING AT GAP VIEW AIRPORT. APPROACH AND TOUCHDOWN WERE NORMAL. DURING ROLL OUT ON WET GRASS, BRAKING ACTION WAS POOR AND THE PILOT DECIDED TO FAVOR THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. RUDDER CONTROL BECAME INEFFECTIVE AND NOSE WHEEL STEERING WAS NIL. THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY, RAN DOWN AN EMBANKMENT AND NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 EDT
Nearest AirportGAPVIEW (0nm N)
Runway29
Runway Length1800 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRockwell 112TC
Tail NumberN112FF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRobert Earl Jones
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TO-360-C1A6D · Reciprocating · 210
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 39 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility4 sm
CeilingOvercast 3500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO