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July 24, 2009 · Beech H-18 · N87711
Dayton, OH
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 24, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Dayton, OH
Aircraft
Beech H-18
Tail Number
N87711
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA474
The airplane veered to the left and off the runway after the tailwheel touched down during landing. The pilot stated the tailwheel lock pin did not remain in the locked position. The right main landing gear collapsed and the right wing skin became wrinkled when it contacted the ground resulting in substantial damage. The pilot and three passengers were uninjured. Inspection of the tailwheel by the Federal Aviation Administration revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to lock the tailwheel during landing resulting in the loss of directional control.
Full Narrative
The airplane veered to the left and off runway 02 (5,000 feet by 100 feet, grooved asphalt) at the Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport, Dayton, Ohio, after the tail wheel touched down during landing. The pilot stated the tail wheel lock pin did not remain in the locked position. The right main landing gear collapsed and the right wing skin became wrinkled when it contacted the ground resulting in substantial damage. The pilot and three passengers were uninjured. Inspection of the tail wheel by the Federal Aviation Administration revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:12 EDT
Nearest AirportDayton-Wright Brothers Airport (0nm)
Runway02
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech H-18
Tail NumberN87711
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · 985 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats8300
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 59 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWFAC