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July 29, 2005 · Beech B23 · N6121N

Fallbrook, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 29, 2005
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Fallbrook, CA
Aircraft
Beech B23
Tail Number
N6121N
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX05LA247

The airplane veered off the runway and collided with an unoccupied parked airplane following the pilot's loss of directional control during the landing rollout. The pilot's approach to the airport was normal, and the airplane touched down without mishap near the centerline of runway 18. The wind was from 180 degrees, at 8 knots. The pilot said the airplane swerved left after he applied brakes and he could not regain control. Left and right tire skid marks were observed on the tarmac leading from the runway to the accident airplane. No evidence was found or any mechanical malfunction with the airplane's brakes, wheels, or tires.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.

Full Narrative

On July 29, 2005, about 1430 Pacific daylight time, the private pilot flying a Beech B23, N6121N, experienced a loss of directional control during landing rollout on runway 18 at the Fallbrook Community Airpark, Fallbrook, California. The airplane veered left, exited off the side of the runway, and impacted an unoccupied Cessna 180 that was parked on the tarmac. The Beech was substantially damaged. The pilot, who owned and operated the airplane, sustained a minor injury. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the personal flight, and no flight plan had been filed. The flight was performed under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91, and it originated from Grass Valley, California, about 1030. The pilot reported to the National Transportation Safety Board investigator that his approach to the airport was normal, and the airplane touched down without mishap near the centerline of the runway. The wind was from 180 degrees, at 8 knots. In the pilot's completed "Aircraft Accident Report" he indicated that the airplane swerved sharply to the left immediately after he applied right and left brakes. Repeated application of right brake appeared to have no effect on straightening the airplane, which continued veering left until exiting the runway. The pilot stated to the Safety Board investigator that his airplane's left brake seemed to partially lock up during the landing rollout, and thereafter he was not able to maintain directional control. Responding airport personnel reported observing evidence of both left and right wheel tire tread (skid marks) on the tarmac leading from the runway to the accident airplane. Under the Safety Board investigator's direction, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) personnel and a contract FAA certificated mechanic examined the airplane. In summary, both wheels were found to turn freely and brake application produced normal results. No evidence of any mechanical malfunction with the airplane's brakes, wheels, or tires was found.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 PDT
Nearest AirportFallbrook (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length2160 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech B23
Tail NumberN6121N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A2G · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 78 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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