# NTSB CEN11CA140: Rockwell International 114A, N527GT, North Lima, OH, December 30, 2010 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: December 29, 2010, 19:55 local (Dec 30, 2010, 00:55 UTC) - Place: North Lima, OH - Coordinates: 40.961944, -80.677223 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=40.9619&lon=-80.6772&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Landing-flare/touchdown: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 4 uninjured - Status: Completed, report May 26, 2011 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Central Region - Parties: FAA-Cleveland FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 78106 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CEN11CA140 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/78106/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=78106 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA140 ## Probable cause The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing touchdown. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Performance/control parameters: directional control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Rockwell International 114A, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md?model=7630315), [All aircraft, 3,958 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md) - [Not determined](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/05000000): Not determined › Not determined · Unknown/Not determined (probable cause); cases with it: [Rockwell International 114A, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/05000000/cases.md?model=7630315), [All aircraft, 2,247 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/05000000/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Landing-flare/touchdown: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) (defining event); cases with it: [Rockwell International 114A, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md?model=7630315), [All aircraft, 4,585 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md) - [Landing-landing roll: Runway excursion](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300); cases with it: [Rockwell International 114A, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md?model=7630315), [All aircraft, 3,643 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md) - [Landing-landing roll: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) ](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470); cases with it: [Rockwell International 114A, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md?model=7630315), [All aircraft, 10,189 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md) - [Landing-landing roll: Landing gear collapse](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/094); cases with it: [Rockwell International 114A, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/094/sequence.md?model=7630315), [All aircraft, 1,787 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/094/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot stated that the airplane veered to the left after the landing touchdown. He attempted to maintain control by using right rudder and brake; however, the airplane departed the left side of the runway, and the nose landing gear subsequently collapsed. He stated that he deliberately applied the right brake to put the airplane into a spin condition so as to avoid a possible collision with oncoming buildings. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall and fuselage. A postaccident examination of the runway environment revealed skid marks and depressions in the grass adjacent to the runway. The position of the skid marks was consistent with the right main landing gear. The inspection did not reveal any anomalies consistent with a pre-impact failure. The recorded wind about the time of the accident was from 180 degrees at 5 knots. ## Factual narrative The pilot stated that the airplane "veered immediately to the left" after landing touchdown. He attempted to maintain control by using right rudder and brake; however, the airplane ultimately departed the left side of the runway. The nose landing gear subsequently collapsed. The pilot reported applying "hard right brake to place the [air]plane into a spin to avoid a possible collision with oncoming buildings." The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall and fuselage. An examination of the runway environment revealed skid marks and depressions in the grass adjacent to the runway. The position of the skid marks was consistent with the right main landing gear. A post accident inspection did not reveal any anomalies consistent with a pre-impact failure. Winds in the local area were recorded as calm about the time of the accident. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N527GT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N527GT), registered now, S/N 14528, built 1980 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL 114A - Registry model: [Rockwell International 114A](https://openairdocs.org/model/rockwell-international-114a) (registry code 7630315) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming IO-540 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-io-540-series) (registry code 41530, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 14528 - Engines: LYCOMING IO-540 SER 300 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Departed: OSU, Columbus, OH - Destination: 4G4, North Lima, OH - Flight plan: Unknown - Airport: 4G4, Youngstown Elser Metro, runway 28, 4,012 × 50 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 48; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; last flight review May 19, 2010; seat: left; flight hours: 225 total, 144 in this make and model, 137 as pilot in command, 67 in the last 90 days, 17 in the last 30 days, 6 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Night - Wind: 180° at 5 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: 25,000 ft broken - Temperature: 30 °F, dew point 23 °F - Altimeter: 30.04 inHg - Observed at: YNG, 18 nm away ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20101229054699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101229054699A), Dec 29, 2010: Rockwell In 114A, North Lima, OH, Substantial damage. Pilot donald l hoover stated that upon landing on runway 28 at Elser Metro Airport (4G4), immediately upon touch-down at 75 - 80 KTS, the aircraft veered to… ## Docket (2 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on February 4, 2011, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=78106. 656 KB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 610 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40342554&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Redacted.PDF - Record of Conversation -- FAA Inspector (item 2, .PDF, 45 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40342806&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Record%20of%20Conversation%20--%20FAA%20Inspector-Master.PDF From the NTSB's public API. 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