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June 11, 2015 · Beech RC 45J J · N585PB
Everett, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 11, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Everett, WA
Aircraft
Beech RC 45J J (1944)
Tail Number
N585PB
Operator
Historic Flight Foundation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA120
The pilot reported that during the landing roll, as the tailwheel lowered, the airplane began to veer to the left. He applied full right rudder, and right brake, with no effect. The pilot stated that he increased the throttle on the left engine, but by that time, the aircraft had veered partially off the runway to the left and struck an airport sign. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage. The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion, and a collision with a sign.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing roll, as the tailwheel lowered, the airplane began to veer to the left. He applied full right rudder, and right brake, with no effect. The pilot stated that he increased the throttle on the left engine, but by that time, the aircraft had veered partially off the runway to the left and struck an airport sign. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage. The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 PDT
Nearest AirportSnohomish County (Paine Fld) (0nm NW)
Runway34L
Runway Length9010 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech RC 45J J
Tail NumberN585PB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHistoric Flight Foundation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R985 · Reciprocating · 450 | Pratt & Whitney · R985 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC