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January 4, 2005 · Aero Commander 690A · N17HF

Cleveland, OH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 4, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Cleveland, OH
Aircraft
Aero Commander 690A
Tail Number
N17HF
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC05LA044

The pilots conducted a "normal" approach and landing to the runway; however, during the landing rollout, the airplane began to yaw to the right. Attempts by both pilots to correct the yaw were unsuccessful and the airplane departed the runway surface. The airplane crossed a taxiway and impacted two taxiway signs, before coming to rest in the grass parallel to the runway. Examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical deficiencies.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in an impact with a sign.

Full Narrative

On January 04, 2005, at 1804 eastern standard time, an Aero Commander 690A, N17HF, was substantially damaged while landing at the Cuyahoga County Airport (CGF), Cleveland, Ohio. The two certificated commercial pilots and passenger were not injured. Night instrument meteorological conditions prevailed and an instrument flight rules flight plan had been filed for the flight which originated at the Schenectady County Airport (SCH), Schenectady, New York. The business flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The pilots reported that they conducted a "normal" ILS approach and landing to runway 24; however, during the landing rollout, the airplane began to yaw to the right. Attempts by both pilots to correct the yaw were unsuccessful and the airplane departed the runway surface. The airplane slid sideways and came to a stop partially on the runway and partially on the grass. According to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, who examined the accident site, the airplane veered off the right side of runway 24 during landing. The airplane crossed a taxiway, impacted two taxiway signs, and then skidded sideways, parallel to runway 24. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. No mechanical deficiencies were noted with the airplane. Weather reported at CGF, at 1745, included winds from 240 degrees at 15 knots, gusting to 25 knots, 7 miles visibility, overcast clouds at 10,000 feet, temperature 48 degrees Fahrenheit, and dew point 31 degrees Fahrenheit.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:04 EST
Nearest AirportCuyahoga County Airport (0nm)
Runway24
Runway Length5102 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAero Commander 690A
Tail NumberN17HF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarrett · TPE331-5 · Turboprop · 715
Seats8

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 74 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind240° @ 15 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 30 C
Altimeter29.79 inHg
Observation Time22:45
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data