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July 5, 2009 · Boeing A75N1 · N1431C
Gig Harbor, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 5, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Gig Harbor, WA
Aircraft
Boeing A75N1
Tail Number
N1431C
Operator
Mark Moore
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR09CA328
During the landing roll on runway 17 in the tail-wheel equipped airplane, the pilot encountered a gust of wind from the right. The airplane began to weather vane to the right and veered off the runway despite the pilot's control inputs, substantially damaging the airplane's left wing. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions prior to the accident. The weather observation station located at the airport reported shortly after the accident winds from 220 degrees at 10 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
During the landing roll on runway 17 in a tail-wheel equipped airplane, the pilot encountered a gust of wind from the right. The airplane began to weather vane to the right and veered off the runway despite the pilot's control inputs, substantially damaging the airplane's left wing. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions prior to the accident. The weather observation station located at the airport reported shortly after the accident winds from 220 degrees at 10 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:37 PDT
Nearest AirportTacoma Narrows Airport (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length5002 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing A75N1
Tail NumberN1431C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMark Moore
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · W670 · Reciprocating · 270
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.84 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC