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April 19, 2021 · Gulfstream American AA-5B · N28249
Gonzales, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 19, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Gonzales, TX
Aircraft
Gulfstream American AA-5B (1978)
Tail Number
N28249
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN21LA214
The private pilot reported that, while landing following a personal flight, when the nosewheel contacted the runway, the airplane veered to the right and off the side of the runway. The airplane continued down a grass hill and impacted a wood beacon pole. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing spar. The pilot reported the nosewheel landing gear was turned to the right when it touched down on the runway. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector reported that a postaccident examination showed no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the nosewheel that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a pole.
Full Narrative
The private pilot reported that, while landing following a personal flight, when the nosewheel contacted the runway, the airplane veered to the right and off the side of the runway. The airplane continued down a grass hill and impacted a wood beacon pole. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing spar. The pilot reported the nosewheel landing gear was turned to the right when it touched down on the runway. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector reported that a postaccident examination showed no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the nosewheel that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:50 CDT
Nearest AirportRoger M Dreyer Memorial Airpor (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGulfstream American AA-5B
Tail NumberN28249
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 83 · Basc · Minor
Crew 2Age 64 · Basc · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time14:35
Weather SourceWFAC