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August 26, 2007 · Curtiss-Wright Travel Air 4000 · N8179
Blaine, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 26, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Blaine, WA
Aircraft
Curtiss-Wright Travel Air 4000
Tail Number
N8179
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA07CA238
The pilot reported that he touched down smoothly on the centerline of runway 32. After he lowered the tail of the airplane, a crosswind from the right moved the airplane to the left, resulting in the left wheel departing the side of the runway. The left wheel dug into the soft ground, and the airplane turned left, exited the runway and encountered a ditch. The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. The pilot reported the winds from 230 degrees at 7 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane departing from the paved runway surface. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the soft ground.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he touched down smoothly on the centerline of runway 32. After he lowered the tail of the airplane, a crosswind from the right moved the airplane to the left, resulting in the left wheel departing the side of the runway. The left wheel dug into the soft ground, and the airplane turned left, exited the runway and encountered a ditch. The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. The pilot reported the winds from 230 degrees at 7 knots
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 PDT
Nearest AirportBlaine Municipal (0nm)
Runway32
Runway Length2539 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCurtiss-Wright Travel Air 4000
Tail NumberN8179
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · R-680-13 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 62 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO