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January 28, 2017 · Vaughan Gerald R SIDE Winder TD NO Series · N60JV
Mccook, NE
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 28, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Mccook, NE
Aircraft
Vaughan Gerald R SIDE Winder TD NO Series
Tail Number
N60JV
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA127
The pilot reported that, during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, the airplane veered to the left. He applied right rudder and brake, but the airplane struck a runway sign on the left side of the runway and exited the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport revealed that, about 8 minutes after the accident, the wind was 320 ° true at 19 knots, gusting to 25 knots, and peak wind was 300 ° true at 27 knots. The airplane landed on runway 30.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, the airplane veered to the left. He further reported that he applied right rudder and brake, but the airplane struck a runway sign on the left side of the runway and exited the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport revealed that about 8 minutes after the accident the wind was 320° true at 19 knots, wind gust 25 knots, peak wind was 300° true at 27 knots. The airplane landed on runway 30.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:45 CST
Nearest AirportMc Cook Ben Nelson Rgnl (0nm ESE)
Runway30
Runway Length6450 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftVaughan Gerald R SIDE Winder TD NO Series
Tail NumberN60JV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 58 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 19 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 25 C
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC