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April 26, 2019 · Stearman A75N1(PT17) 3 · N67823
Gila Bend, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 26, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Gila Bend, AZ
Aircraft
Stearman A75N1(PT17) 3 (1943)
Tail Number
N67823
Operator
Columbia Asset Trust Corp Trustee
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA253
The pilot of the biplane reported that, during the landing roll, the airplane veered right, exited the runway to the right, and the left wingtip impacted a ditch. The biplane sustained substantial damage to the left, lower wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the biplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch.
Full Narrative
The biplane pilot reported that, during the landing roll, the airplane veered right, exited the runway to the right, and the left-wing tip impacted a ditch. The biplane sustained substantial damage to the left, lower wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 MST
Nearest AirportGila Bend Muni (0nm NNE)
Runway22
Runway Length5200 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftStearman A75N1(PT17) 3
Tail NumberN67823
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorColumbia Asset Trust Corp Trustee
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · R680 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 65 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time16:55
Weather SourcePILO