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May 20, 2016 · Boeing B75 Undesignat · N61445
El Cajon, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 20, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
El Cajon, CA
Aircraft
Boeing B75 Undesignat (1941)
Tail Number
N61445
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA249
The pilot of a tailwheel equipped airplane reported that during landing touchdown, with gusty crosswind conditions, the left wing lifted and the right wing dragged on the runway. Subsequently, the airplane veered off the runway to the right into a ditch and nosed over. The vertical stabilizer and both wings sustained substantial damage. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.
Full Narrative
The pilot of a tailwheel equipped airplane reported that during landing touchdown, with gusty crosswind conditions, the left wing lifted and the right wing dragged on the runway. Subsequently, the airplane veered off the runway to the right into a ditch and nosed over. The vertical stabilizer and both wings sustained substantial damage. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:10 PDT
Nearest AirportGillespie Field (0nm NNW)
Runway27L
Runway Length2738 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing B75 Undesignat
Tail NumberN61445
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R-985 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 42 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 46
Altimeter29.89 inHg
Observation Time20:10
Weather SourceWFAC