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October 22, 2013 · Tecnam P92 EA · N137LM
Watsonville, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 22, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Watsonville, CA
Aircraft
Tecnam P92 EA (2009)
Tail Number
N137LM
Operator
Ocean Air Flight Services
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR14CA033
The pilot reported that while in the traffic pattern, the airplane's right rudder stopped responding. She aligned the airplane with the runway for landing and touched down long. During the landing roll, the pilot lost directional control and the airplane departed the runway, and continued through the grass and dirt for about 500 feet. The front main landing gear collapsed and the airplane came to a stop on its nose. The engine's firewall and the tube frame behind the firewall were substantially damaged. A postaccident examination of the airframe revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while in the traffic pattern, the airplane's right rudder stopped responding. She aligned the airplane with the runway for landing and touched down long. During the landing roll, the pilot lost directional control and the airplane departed the runway, and continued through the grass and dirt for about 500 feet. The front main landing gear collapsed and the airplane came to a stop on its nose. The engine's firewall and the tube frame behind the firewall were substantially damaged. A postaccident examination of the airframe revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:10 PDT
Nearest AirportWatsonville Municipal Arpt (0nm)
Runway20
Runway Length4501 ft
Runway Width149 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftTecnam P92 EA
Tail NumberN137LM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorOcean Air Flight Services
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912 ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 80 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 48
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC