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November 19, 2007 · Ayres S2R-G1 · N2237D
Calexico, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 19, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Calexico, CA
Aircraft
Ayres S2R-G1
Tail Number
N2237D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA08CA034
The pilot reported that after landing and getting the tailwheel on the ground the airplane began to drift to the right. The pilot corrected to the left and managed to get the airplane back to the center of the runway, but the airplane continued to the left as the pilot was late in getting the stick far enough forward to unlock the tailwheel. The pilot stated, "...I was on the [left] edge of the runway, which is the edge of the ditch. I started to add power to go around, but the left [landing] gear fell off the edge of the drain pulling the plane into the ditch." The pilot reported that at the time of the landing the wind was calm.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor in the accident was the close proximity of the drainage ditch to the edge of the private airstrip's runway.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that after landing and getting the tailwheel on the ground the airplane began to drift to the right. The pilot corrected to the left and managed to get the airplane back to the center of the runway, but the airplane continued to the left as the pilot was late in getting the stick far enough forward to unlock the tailwheel. The pilot stated, "...I was on the [left] edge of the runway, which is the edge of the ditch. I started to add power to go around, but the left [landing] gear fell off the edge of the drain pulling the plane into the ditch." The pilot reported that at the time of the landing the wind was calm.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:38 PST
Nearest AirportPrivate Airstrip (0nm)
Runway26
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftAyres S2R-G1
Tail NumberN2237D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsAiresearch · TPE-331 · Turboprop
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point41 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO