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April 14, 2005 · North American AT-6C · N7690U

Lakeland, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 14, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Lakeland, FL
Aircraft
North American AT-6C
Tail Number
N7690U
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA05CA090

The pilot stated that the tower controller had asked whether he could make the first turnoff and said that he had too much speed as he attempted to make the turn. He said the right wing lifted and he could not correct it before the left wingtip impacted the ground. The airplane swerved hard to the right, and the left landing gear collapsed, bending the left wing. He said that prior to the accident there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions to the airplane or any of its systems.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's attempted turn off the runway at excessive speed, resulting in the right wing raising, the left wing touching the runway, and the left landing gear collapsing.

Full Narrative

On April 14, 2005, about 1815 eastern daylight time, a North American AT-6C, registered to and operated by a private individual as a Title 14 CFR part 91 personal flight, incurred damage during the landing rollout at Lakeland, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The private-rated pilot and one passenger were not injured, and the airplane incurred substantial damage. The flight originated at Lakeland, Florida, the same day, about 1800. The pilot stated that he was cleared to land, and on short final was asked by the tower controller whether he could make the first turnoff from runway 27L. He said the touchdown was normal, but he did not check his speed as he normally would, and thought his speed was slow enough to permit him to lower the tail, apply heavy braking, and make the turnoff. As he attempted the turn, he said that the right wing lifted, and his application of full control deflection did not correct the problem before the left wingtip impacted the ground. He said the airplane swerved hard to the right, and the left landing gear collapsed. The airplane slid to a stop, the propeller impacted the ground, and the left wing was bent. He said that prior to the accident there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions to the airplane or any of its systems.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:15 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftNorth American AT-6C
Tail NumberN7690U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R1340 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50
Altimeter29.80 inHg
Observation Time18:22
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data