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June 8, 2009 · Meyers OTW 145 · N34335
Haskell, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 8, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Haskell, TX
Aircraft
Meyers OTW 145
Tail Number
N34335
Operator
Ashbach Richard P
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA346
The pilot was flying a visual approach and landing when he felt a burst of wind, which pushed the tail to the left. The pilot compensated with left brake and left rudder, but did not prevent the airplane from exiting the runway. The pilot applied both brakes to slow the airplane and the airplane pulled to the right into a ditch, damaging the airplane frame near the firewall.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot flew a visual approach and landing. During landing the pilot felt a burst of wind, which pushed the tail to the left. The pilot compensated with left brake and left rudder, but did not prevent the airplane from exiting the runway. The pilot applied both brakes to slow the airplane and the airplane pulled to the right into a ditch, damaging the airplane frame near the firewall.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:55 CDT
Nearest AirportHaskell Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length3420 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMeyers OTW 145
Tail NumberN34335
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAshbach Richard P
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsWarner · 165D · Reciprocating · 165
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNr
Wind4 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.86 inHg
Observation Time18:52
Weather SourceWFAC