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June 29, 1986 · Beech C23 · N5021M
Pompano Beach, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 29, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Pompano Beach, FL
Aircraft
Beech C23
Tail Number
N5021M
Operator
Pompano Sr Squadron Flying
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA86LA195
THE PLT STATED THAT ON APPROACH HE NOTED THAT HE HAD NO LEFT RUDDER CONTROL AND DURING LANDING ROLL, THE AIRCRAFT VEERED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY COLLAPSING THE NOSE GEAR. POST CRASH EXAMINATION OF THE NOSE GEAR REVEALED THAT THE NOSE WHEEL STEERING HOUSING WAS CRACKED AND THE NOSE WHEEL WAS JAMMED FULL LEFT CAUSING THE AIRCRAFT TO VEER OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY DURING LANDING ROLL.
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THE PLT STATED THAT ON APPROACH HE NOTED THAT HE HAD NO LEFT RUDDER CONTROL AND DURING LANDING ROLL, THE AIRCRAFT VEERED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY COLLAPSING THE NOSE GEAR. POST CRASH EXAMINATION OF THE NOSE GEAR REVEALED THAT THE NOSE WHEEL STEERING HOUSING WAS CRACKED AND THE NOSE WHEEL WAS JAMMED FULL LEFT CAUSING THE AIRCRAFT TO VEER OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY DURING LANDING ROLL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:26 EDT
Nearest AirportPompano Airpark (0nm N)
Runway5
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech C23
Tail NumberN5021M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPompano Sr Squadron Flying
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-260-A4K · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 33 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 8 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:26
Weather SourceWFAC