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May 17, 2009 · Boeing E75 · N4787V
Cottonwood, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 17, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Cottonwood, AZ
Aircraft
Boeing E75
Tail Number
N4787V
Operator
Fredric W Krueger
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR09CA265
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane stated that during the landing roll the airplane began to drift to the left. The pilot applied right rudder and right aileron, and the airplane then encountered a gust of wind from the right. The left wing then struck the runway surface and the airplane departed the runway to the right, coming to rest in soft soil. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower wing spar during the accident sequence. The pilot reported that the airplane and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions prior to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane stated that during the landing roll the airplane began to drift to the left. The pilot applied right rudder and right aileron, and the airplane then encountered a gust of wind from the right. The left wing then struck the runway surface and the airplane departed the runway to the right, coming to rest in soft soil. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower wing spar during the accident sequence. The pilot reported that the airplane and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:40 MST
Nearest AirportCottonwood (0nm)
Runway14
Runway Length4250 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing E75
Tail NumberN4787V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFredric W Krueger
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt And Whitney · R-985 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 72 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point37 C
Altimeter30.18 inHg
Observation Time19:50
Weather SourceWFAC