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November 3, 2002 · Boeing A75N1 · N53404

Chandler, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 3, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Chandler, AZ
Aircraft
Boeing A75N1
Tail Number
N53404
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX03LA021

The airplane veered off the runway and nosed over in soft ground. During landing, the airplane bounced and the pilot did not pull the elevator control stick aft far enough and the airplane bounced again. Thereafter, the pilot increased engine power in a recovery attempt, and he lost directional control. The surface wind was calm at the time. The runway was 4,401 feet long by 75 feet wide. The pilot acknowledged that the accident resulted from pilot error.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.

Full Narrative

On November 3, 2002, at 0930 mountain standard time, a Boeing A75N1, N53404, nosed over during landing at the Chandler Municipal Airport, Chandler, Arizona. The airplane was substantially damaged. Neither the private pilot nor the passenger was injured. The airplane was owned by the pilot and operated on the personal flight under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed. The flight originated from Deer Valley, Arizona, about 0900. The pilot reported to the National Transportation Safety Board investigator that he and his friend planned to fly to Chandler for breakfast. The pilot landed on runway 04L, which is 4,401 feet long by 75 feet wide. The wind was calm. The pilot indicated that the airplane bounced upon touchdown. Thereafter, he did not pull the elevator control stick aft enough, and the airplane bounced again. The pilot stated that he increased engine power in an attempt to "save the aircraft," but he lost directional control. The airplane veered off the runway and nosed over in the soft ground. In summary, the pilot indicated that no mechanical malfunctions were evident with his airplane, and the accident was just his error.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 MST
Nearest AirportChandler Municipal (0nm)
Runway04L
Runway Length4401 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBoeing A75N1
Tail NumberN53404
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · W670 · Reciprocating · 220
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 40 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 41 C
Altimeter29.89 inHg
Observation Time16:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data