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May 18, 2003 · Beech B19 · N24006

Chandler, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 18, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Chandler, AZ
Aircraft
Beech B19
Tail Number
N24006
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX03LA153

The airplane collided with a taxiway sign following a loss of directional control while on the landing roll. During the landing roll, the airplane drifted to the left of the centerline. The pilot applied right rudder pressure in an effort to counteract the drift, and the airplane veered sharply to the right. He applied left rudder pressure to correct for the overcompensation, and the airplane veered sharply to the left. After repeating this sequence, the airplane departed the left side of the runway, and the right wing collided with a taxiway sign. The pilot thought that he might have inadvertently applied pressure to the toe brakes during his attempted corrections, rather than the rudder pedals. The pilot did not report any mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll due to his inadvertent use of brakes.

Full Narrative

On May 18, 2003, about 0700 mountain standard time, a Beech B19, N24006, collided with a taxiway sign while on the landing roll at Chandler Municipal Airport (CHD), Chandler, Arizona. The co-owner/pilot was operating the airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The commercial pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured; the airplane sustained substantial damage. The personal local flight departed CHD at an undetermined time. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan had not been filed. In a written statement, the pilot reported that he was performing practice touch-and-go takeoffs and landings on runway 04L. During the landing roll, the airplane drifted to the left of the centerline. The pilot applied right rudder pressure in an effort to counteract the drift. The airplane veered sharply to the right, and he applied left rudder pressure to correct. After repeating this sequence, the airplane departed the left side of the runway, and the right wing collided with a taxiway sign. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. During his attempted corrections, the pilot thought that he might have inadvertently applied pressure to the toe brakes, located on the top end of the rudder pedals, rather than the bottom end of the rudder pedals. The pilot did not report any mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:00 MST
Nearest AirportChandler Municipal Airport (0nm N)
Runway04L
Runway Length4850 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech B19
Tail NumberN24006
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E3D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDawn
Wind80° @ 4 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingOvercast 2000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point37 C
Altimeter29.80 inHg
Observation Time13:45
Weather SourceWFAC

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