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November 2, 2003 · Davidson-Thorpe T-18 · N66MY

Coalinga, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 2, 2003
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Coalinga, CA
Aircraft
Davidson-Thorpe T-18
Tail Number
N66MY
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX04LA033

The airplane veered off the runway during landing rollout and nosed over. A pilot witness reported that during final approach to the runway, the airplane's airspeed was faster than normal. After touchdown, the airplane bounced down the runway, and began to veer to the left. The pilot experienced a loss of control, and the airplane continued off the runway, nosed over, and came to rest inverted. Police officers at the scene estimated that the winds were from 140 degrees at 5 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and hi failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.

Full Narrative

On November 2, 2003, about 1200 Pacific standard time, a Davidson-Thorpe T18, N66MY, veered off the runway and nosed over at Harris Ranch Airport, Coalinga, California. The pilot/owner was operating the airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The commercial pilot sustained serious injuries, and one passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The personal cross-country flight departed Santa Maria, California, about 1100, en route to Fresno, California, with a stop at Harris Ranch for lunch. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan had not been filed. The pilot reported to a sheriff's department officer that during final approach to the runway, the airplane's airspeed was faster than normal. After touchdown, the airplane bounced down the runway, and began to veer to the left. The pilot experienced a loss of control, and the airplane continued off the runway, nosed over, and came to rest inverted. A pilot in the landing pattern behind the accident airplane reported witnessing the airplane land on runway 32. After touchdown, the airplane veered off the left side of the runway. The right wing contacted the ground, and then the airplane nosed over. A California Highway Patrol officer responded to the scene, and he estimated that the winds were from 140 degrees at 5 knots. Despite repeated attempts by the Safety Board investigator, the pilot failed to submit a Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2).

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 PST
Nearest AirportHarris Ranch Airport (0nm)
Runway32
Runway Length2820 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftDavidson-Thorpe T-18
Tail NumberN66MY
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O -290 Series · Reciprocating · 125
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 63 · Second Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 4 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 39 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data