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July 31, 2004 · Boeing A75N1 · N75272

Bay City, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 31, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bay City, TX
Aircraft
Boeing A75N1
Tail Number
N75272
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW04CA200

The 1,133-hour pilot reported that during the landing roll on runway 31, the airplane started to veer to the left. Subsequently, the airplane exited the runway to the right, nosed over, and came to rest in a nose low attitude. The wind reported at the airport approximately five minutes before the accident was from 160 at 7 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind.

Full Narrative

On July 31, 2004, approximately 1602 central daylight time, a Boeing A75N1 tailwheel equipped single-engine airplane, N75272, was substantially damaged during landing roll following a loss of control at the Bay City Municipal Airplane (BYY), near Bay City, Texas. The private pilot, sole occupant of the airplane, was not injured. The airplane was registered to and operated by Eastex Flet Service Inc., of Friendswood, Texas. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The cross-country flight originated from Pearland Regional Airport (LVJ) at 1500. The 1,133-hour pilot reported in the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2) that he was unable to obtain and airport advisory on 122.8 megahertz. As he over flew the airport, he noted the windsock indicated a direct crosswind for runway 31 (a 5,107-foot long by 75-foot wide asphalt runway). Upon touching down on runway 31, the airplane started to veer to the left. The pilot stated he added full right rudder, but was unable to keep the airplane from exiting the left side of the runway. Subsequently, the airplane nosed over and came to rest nose low approximately 100 feet right of the runway centerline. Examination of the airplane by an Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector revealed the right main landing gear was separated. The right lower wing spar was cracked inboard of the wing strut. At 1625, the Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) at BYY, reported wind from 160 at 7 knots, visibility 10 statute miles, scattered clouds at 4,400 feet mean sea level, temperature 90 degrees Fahrenheit, dew point 75 degrees Fahrenheit, and an altimeter setting of 29.87 inches of Mercury.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 CDT
Nearest AirportBay City Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway31
Runway Length5107 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBoeing A75N1
Tail NumberN75272
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · W 670 6N · Reciprocating · 220
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time21:25
Weather SourceWFAC

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