# NTSB LAX85LA340: North American T-6G, N45CT, Tucson, AZ, August 4, 1985

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: August 4, 1985, 12:00 local (19:00 UTC)
- Place: Tucson, AZ
- Coordinates: 32.150707, -110.929634 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=32.1507&lon=-110.9296&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 24791
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX85LA340
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/24791/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA340

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - roll
  - light condition - daylight
  - judgment - poor, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - planned approach - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - ground loop/swerve - not corrected, pilot in command (cause)
  - aircraft handling - poor, pilot in command (cause)
- Nose over, landing - roll

## Analysis

THE TAILWHEEL EQUIPPED ACFT NOSED OVER AFTER THE PLT LOST IIRECITIONAL CONTROL DURING LNDG. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF MECHANICAL DIFFICULTIES OR WEATHER FACOTRS TO BE CONSIDERED IN THE AREA OF CAUSE. THE PLTS FLT EXPERIENCE IS UNKNOWN SINCE REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO HAVE HIM FILE AN ACC REPORT HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N45CT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N45CT), registered now, S/N 49-3430, built 1951 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: NORTH AMERICAN T-6G
- Registry model: [North American T-6G](https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-t-6g) (registry code 6400432) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Pratt & Whitney R1340 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r1340-series) (registry code 52016, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 49-3430
- Engines: P&W R-1340 600 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: John R. Morello
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Restricted (Special)
- Departed: PHX, PHOENIX, AZ
- Airport: TUS, Tucson Intl, runway 11, 9,129 × 75 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 29; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: front

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 260° at 6 knots
- Visibility: 60 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 99 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: TUS

## 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 19850804036089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850804036089A), Aug 4, 1985: Namer T6G, Tucson, AZ, Substantial damage. Lost directional control during landing rollout. Veered off runway side and nosed up.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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