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May 22, 2003 · North American SNJ-6 · N5485V

Albuquerque, NM

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 22, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Aircraft
North American SNJ-6
Tail Number
N5485V
Operator
Donald L Symington
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN03LA084

The pilot was on approach for runway 22 with another aircraft in the pattern, doing touch-and-go landings. The separation was adequate; however, the pilot said he felt the pressure of the aircraft following him. The landing was uneventful; however, in his haste to clear the runway, he relaxed the back pressure which allowed the tail to come back up. The airplane drifted to the left, departing the edge of the runway. The left main wheel struck an asphalt walkway, causing substantial damage to the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll. Contributing factors include, the pressures induced on the pilot by the landing conditions and the asphalt walkway on the side of the runway.

Full Narrative

On May 22, 2003, at 0845 mountain daylight time, a North American SNJ-6, N5485V, was substantially damaged when it departed the left side of the runway during landing at Double Eagle II Airport (AEG), Albuquerque, New Mexico. The airline transport pilot, the sole occupant on board, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the cross-country flight being conducted under Title 14 CFR Part 91. No flight plan had been filed for the flight that originated from Santa Fe, New Mexico, at 0812. According to the pilot, he was on approach for runway 22. He said there was another aircraft in the pattern, doing touch-and-go landings. The pilot stated that the separation was adequate; however, he "felt the pressure" of the aircraft following him. The landing was uneventful; however, in his "haste to clear the runway, [he] relaxed the back pressure [which allowed] the tail to come back up." The airplane drifted to the left, departed the runway and the left main wheel struck an asphalt walkway. Both the left and the right main gear collapsed, the right wing tip rib was bent, and the right main fuel tank was punctured.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:45 MDT
Nearest AirportDouble Eagle Ii (0nm)
Runway22
Runway Length7400 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftNorth American SNJ-6
Tail NumberN5485V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDonald L Symington
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R 1340 AN-1 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 34 C
Altimeter30.25 inHg
Observation Time14:45
Weather SourceWFAC

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