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July 18, 2024 · Boeing B75N1/N2S-3 · N54173
Hollister, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 18, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Hollister, CA
Aircraft
Boeing B75N1/N2S-3 (1942)
Tail Number
N54173
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR24LA250
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that he had not flown the airplane for a while and was practicing landings with a certificated flight instructor as a passenger. On the first landing in light and variable wind, the airplane veered sharply to the left. The pilot attempted to steer to the right, but the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that he had not flown the airplane for a while and was practicing landings with a certificated flight instructor as a passenger. On the first landing in light and variable wind, the airplane veered sharply to the left. The pilot attempted to steer to the right, but the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 PDT
Nearest AirportHollister Municipal Airport (0nm N)
Runway31
Runway Length6350 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing B75N1/N2S-3
Tail NumberN54173
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · 670-6A · Reciprocating · 220
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 64 · Basc · None
Crew 2Age 71 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 F
Altimeter29.86 inHg
Observation Time10:30
Weather SourceWFAC