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April 11, 2002 · Steele Steen Skybolt · N858RS

Coeur D' Alene, ID

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 11, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Coeur D' Alene, ID
Aircraft
Steele Steen Skybolt
Tail Number
N858RS
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA02LA068

The pilot reported that shortly after touchdown, during the rollout, the airplane started tracking to the left of the runway centerline. During his attempts to correct the situation, the airplane swerved to the right. The pilot stated he applied full left rudder, but the airplane continued to the right and the left main landing gear strut collapsed, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that may have contributed to the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.

Full Narrative

On April 11, 2002, about 1650 Pacific daylight time, a tail-wheel equipped Steele Steen Skybolt, N858RS, sustained substantial damage while landing at the Coeur d'Alene Airport, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The airplane is owned by the pilot, and was being operated as a visual flight rules (VFR) personal flight under the provisions of Title 14, CFR Part 91. The airline transport pilot, the sole occupant of the airplane, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the local flight. According to the pilot, he was landing on runway 23. He reported that shortly after touchdown, during the rollout, the airplane started tracking to the left of runway centerline. During his attempts to correct the situation, the airplane swerved to the right. The pilot stated he applied full left rudder, but the airplane continued to the right and the left main landing gear strut collapsed, resulting in substantial damage to the lower left wing. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that may have contributed to the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:50 PDT
Nearest AirportCoeur D'Alene Air Terminal (0nm)
Runway23
Runway Length7400 ft
Runway Width140 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftSteele Steen Skybolt
Tail NumberN858RS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1D · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 65 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 43 C
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time23:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data