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February 9, 2002 · Great Lakes 2T-1A-1 · N502GL

San Diego, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 9, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
San Diego, CA
Aircraft
Great Lakes 2T-1A-1
Tail Number
N502GL
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX02LA080

The airplane veered off the runway, a wheel dug into the dirt, and the airplane nosed over. The accident occurred on the pilot's third landing. He made a good 3-point landing just past the numbers. During the landing roll as the airplane slowed to 5 to 10 mph, a gust of wind hit the tail and the airplane swerved off the runway.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot failed to maintain directional control after encountering a gust of wind during the landing roll. Factors were the unexpected wind gusts and the soft terrain adjacent to the runway.

Full Narrative

On February 9, 2002, at 1221 Pacific standard time, a Great Lakes 2T-1A-1, N502GL, veered off the side of the runway and nosed over during landing at Montgomery Field, San Diego, California. The private pilot/owner was operating the airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot and one passenger were not injured; the airplane sustained substantial damage. The personal local flight departed Montgomery Field about 1135. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed. The pilot stated that the accident occurred on his third landing. He said he made a good 3-point landing just past the numbers. During the landing roll as the airplane slowed to 5 to 10 mph, a gust of wind hit the tail and the airplane swerved. The airplane veered off the runway, a wheel dug into the dirt, and the airplane nosed over.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:21 PST
Nearest AirportMontgomery Field (0nm)
Runway28L
Runway Length3399 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGreat Lakes 2T-1A-1
Tail NumberN502GL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2A · Reciprocating · 140
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point16 C
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time20:10
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data