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September 13, 2021 · Alon A2 · N5644F
Abingdon, VA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 13, 2021
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Abingdon, VA
Aircraft
Alon A2 (1967)
Tail Number
N5644F
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA21LA358
The pilot reported that during the landing rollout, as the nosewheel touched down, the airplane turned about 30° to the left. He applied right rudder; however, the airplane did not respond. As the airplane departed the runway into the wet grass, he applied the brakes, which “had little effect.” The airplane struck an embankment, nosed over, and sustained substantial damage to the horizontal and vertical stabilizers. Examination of the airplane revealed that one of the nosewheel steering actuator arms was fractured.
NTSB Probable Cause
The failure of a nosewheel steering actuator arm, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing rollout.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing rollout, as the nosewheel touched down, the airplane turned about 30° to the left. He applied right rudder; however, the airplane did not respond. As the airplane departed the runway into the wet grass, he applied the brakes, which “had little effect.” The airplane struck an embankment, nosed over, and sustained substantial damage to the horizontal and vertical stabilizers. Examination of the airplane revealed that one of the nosewheel steering actuator arms was fractured.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:47 EDT
Nearest AirportVirginia Highlands (1nm NNW)
Runway06
Runway Length4471 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAlon A2
Tail NumberN5644F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C90-16F · Reciprocating · 90
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 68 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 64 F
Altimeter30.33 inHg
Observation Time09:35
Weather SourceWFAC