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March 13, 2003 · Beech V35B · N35SR

Humacao, PR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 13, 2003
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Humacao, PR
Aircraft
Beech V35B
Tail Number
N35SR
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA03LA075

The pilot reported that he landed on runway 10, and during the roll out the airplane veered to the left, and impacted with a ditch. He stated that on the downwind leg he completed a landing check, and he believed the yaw damper was "disengaged," but did not physically check to see that it was disengaged. He said just before touchdown he felt lateral directional movement, and the nose "kicked left a few degrees." He attempted to steer the airplane back to the center of the runway, but the rudder was "locked." He then realized that he did not disengage the yaw damper and attempt to correct the airplane's directional control was unsuccessful. At this point the airplane was partially off the runway and finally departed the left side of the runway. The airplane traveled through some tall weeds, and "dropped into a ditch. In addition, the pilot said he had landed with a crosswind from the left.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane departing the left side of the runway, and impacting with a ditch. Factors in this accident were; the pilot did not follow the procedures, and deactivate the yaw damper.

Full Narrative

On March 13, 2003, about 1800 Atlantic standard time, a Beech V35B, N35SR, operated by an individual, as a Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight struck a ditch after landing at the Humacao Airport, Humacao, Puerto Rico. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. An instrument flight rules flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged. The commercial-rated pilot reported minor injuries, and one passenger reported serious injuries. The flight had departed from the North Perry Airport, Hollywood, Florida at 1015. The pilot reported that he had landed on runway 10, and during the roll out the airplane veered to the left, and impacted with a ditch. According to the pilot's statement, on climbout from North Perry Airport, he had engaged the yaw damper. About 15 miles from his destination airport he started his descent. He stated that on downwind leg he completed a landing check, and he believed the yaw damper was "disengaged," but did not physically check to see that it was disengaged. He said just before touchdown he felt lateral directional movement. On touchdown "there was a left crosswind," and the nose "kicked left a few degrees." He attempted to steer the airplane back to the center of the runway, but the rudder was "locked." At this point the airplane was partially off the runway. He said he "...poked at the yaw damper switch while pressing hard on the right rudder pedal to no avail," and finally departed the left side of the runway. The airplane traveled through some tall weeds, and "dropped into a ditch.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 AST
Nearest AirportHUMACAO (0nm)
Runway10
Runway Length2450 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech V35B
Tail NumberN35SR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-520-BA · Reciprocating · 285
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 75 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time00:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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