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August 21, 2002 · Aero Commander S2R Thrush · N8870Q

Connell, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 21, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Connell, WA
Aircraft
Aero Commander S2R Thrush
Tail Number
N8870Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA02LA166

The commercial pilot was landing the tail wheel equipped airplane on runway 25. The pilot stated that during the landing rollout, the airplane encountered a gust of wind and veered to the left. The pilot attempted to regain runway centerline, however, the airplane continued to the left and encountered rough terrain. After encountering the rough terrain, the airplane's right main gear collapsed resulting in substantial damage to the right wing spar and aileron. The pilot reported that the winds, at the time of the accident, were from 190 degrees at 3-5 knots, gusting to 10-15 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors include rough uneven terrain.

Full Narrative

On August 21, 2002, approximately 1600 Pacific daylight time, an Aero Commander S2R "Thrush", N8870Q, sustained substantial damage while on landing roll at Connell City Airport, Connell, Washington. The airplane is registered to B & R Crop Care of Connell, Washington, and was being operated as an aerial application flight under the provisions of Title 14, CFR Part 137, when the accident occurred. The commercial pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the local agricultural flight. During a telephone conversation with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on August 28, the pilot reported that he was landing on runway 25. The pilot stated that during the landing roll, the airplane encountered a gust of wind and veered to the left. The pilot attempted to regain runway centerline, however, the airplane continued to the left and encountered rough terrain. After encountering the rough terrain, the airplane's right main gear collapsed resulting in substantial damage to the right wing spar and aileron. The pilot reported that the winds, at the time of the accident, were from 190 degrees at 3-5 knots, gusting to 10-15 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 PDT
Nearest AirportConnell City (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAero Commander S2R Thrush
Tail NumberN8870Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsWalter · M-60 E1 · Turboprop · 751
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time22:52
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data