# NTSB GAA18CA116: Beech B19, N24002, Meadville, PA, January 10, 2018 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: January 10, 2018, 09:58 local (14:58 UTC) - Place: Meadville, PA - Coordinates: 41.626388, -80.214164 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.6264&lon=-80.2142&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Landing: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report April 23, 2018 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: General Aviation Accidents - Parties: FAA - NTSB case key (mKey): 96696 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=GAA18CA116 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/96696/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=96696 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA116 ## Probable cause The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. ## 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: [Beech B19, 5 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md?model=1151215), [All aircraft, 3,958 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md) - [Use of equip/info: aircraft control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040): Personnel issues › Task performance · Student/instructed pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Beech B19, 7 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md?model=1151215), [All aircraft, 9,295 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md) - [Object/animal/substance: snow/ice](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022060): Environmental issues › Physical environment · Effect on equipment; cases with it: [Beech B19, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022060/cases.md?model=1151215), [All aircraft, 67 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022060/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Landing: Other weather encounter](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/400); cases with it: [Beech B19, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/400/sequence.md?model=1151215), [All aircraft, 1,127 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/400/sequence.md) - [Landing: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) (defining event); cases with it: [Beech B19, 6 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md?model=1151215), [All aircraft, 4,585 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md) - [Landing: Runway excursion](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300); cases with it: [Beech B19, 3 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md?model=1151215), [All aircraft, 3,643 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md) - [Landing: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) ](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470); cases with it: [Beech B19, 11 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md?model=1151215), [All aircraft, 10,189 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md) - [Landing: Nose over/nose down](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/096); cases with it: [Beech B19, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/096/sequence.md?model=1151215), [All aircraft, 2,287 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/096/sequence.md) ## Analysis The student pilot reported that, during landing, a strong wind gust "pushed" the airplane left laterally across the runway. Subsequently, the airplane exited the left side of the runway, struck a snow bank, and then came to rest nose down perpendicular to the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation system located on the airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was variable at 3 knots. The student pilot landed on runway 07. ## Factual narrative The student pilot reported that, during landing, a strong gust of wind "pushed" the airplane left laterally across the runway after touchdown. Subsequently, the airplane exited the left side of the runway, struck a snow bank, and came to rest nosed down perpendicular to the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right-wing. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation system on the accident airport reported, about the time of the accident, that the wind was variable at 3 knots. The student pilot landed on runway 07. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N24002](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N24002-2022-01-27), registration cancelled 2022-01-27, S/N MB-834 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: BEECH B19 - Registry model: [Beech B19](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-b19) (registry code 1151215) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: MB-834 - Year built: 1977 - Airframe hours: 4870.2 - Engines: LYCOMING O-320 E3D 150 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Beech Club LLC - Registered owner: Beech Club LLC - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Aerobatic; Standard, Utility; Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, August 30, 2017 - Departed: GKJ, Meadville, PA - Destination: GKJ, Meadville, PA - Airport: GKJ, Port Meadville, runway 07, 5,001 × 75 ft, asphalt - Equipment: None ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Student pilot; age 45; injuries: none; student; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; seat: left; restraint: 3-point; flight hours: 38 total, 38 in this make and model, 10 as pilot in command, 19 in the last 90 days, 3 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: variable at 3 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 30 °F, dew point 21 °F - Altimeter: 30.20 inHg - Observed at: KGKJ ## 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 20180110006709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180110006709A), Jan 10, 2018: Beech B19, Meadville, PA, Substantial damage. ^Mr. Goss^, a student pilot conducting a solo flight, stated the weather was very good with winds out of the south at 4-5 knots while performing touch and go's… ## Docket (2 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on March 26, 2018, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=96696. 1.1 MB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 844 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40461276&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Master.PDF - Accident Picture (Courtesy of FAA) (item 2, .PDF, 1 photo, 251 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40461277&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Accident%20Picture%20(Courtesy%20of%20FAA)-Master.PDF From the NTSB's public API. 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