# NTSB LAX96LA208: Boeing B75-A75N1, N54284, Page, AZ, May 28, 1996 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: May 28, 1996, 16:30 local (23:30 UTC) - Place: Page, AZ - Coordinates: 36.68016, -111.409217 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=36.6802&lon=-111.4092&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report January 17, 1997 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 29450 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX96LA208 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/29450/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA208 ## Probable cause the pilot's improper flare, improper recovery from a bounced landing, inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, while landing in gusty/crosswind conditions. The gusty, crosswind condition was a related factor. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Hard landing, landing - flare/touchdown - flare - improper, pilot in command (cause) - recovery from bounced landing - improper, pilot in command (cause) - Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - roll - weather condition - crosswind (contributing factor) - weather condition - gusts (contributing factor) - compensation for wind conditions - inadequate, pilot in command (cause) - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - On ground/water collision with object, landing - roll - object - airport sign/marker ## Analysis The pilot reported that while approaching the airport, he was advised by Unicom of a westerly wind, and he decided to land using runway 33. He indicated that he made a bounced landing, a gust lifted his left wing, and he lost control of the airplane. The airplane veered off the runway, collided with a 3,000-foot runway distance remaining sign, and came to rest in the dirt about 50 yards east of the runway. According to the pilot, the wind speed was 10 to 15 knots with gusts to 20 knots. Runway 33 was 5,500 feet long by 150 feet wide. ## Factual narrative On May 28, 1996, at 1630 hours mountain standard time, a Boeing B75-A75N1, N54284, operated by the pilot, crashed following touchdown at the Page Municipal Airport, Page, Arizona. The pilot stated that the accident occurred during his loss of control following a bounced touchdown on runway 33. During rollout, a wind gust lifted the airplane's left wing, the airplane veered off the runway, collided with a 3,000-foot runway distance remaining sign, and came to rest in the dirt about 50 yards east of the runway. The airplane was substantially damaged, and the private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the personal flight which originated from Colorado City, Arizona, at 1500. The pilot reported that when approaching the airport he was advised by Unicom of the existence of a westerly wind. He stated that he observed the airport's windsock, and he estimated the wind speed at 10 to 15 knots, with gust to 20 knots. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N54284](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N54284), registered now, S/N 75-401, built 1938 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Boeing B75-A75N1 - Registry model: [Boeing A75N1(PT17)](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-a75n1-pt17) (registry code 1380134) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Pratt & Whitney R-985 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r-985-series) (registry code 52008, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 75-401 - Airframe hours: 5000 - Engines: P&W R-985 450 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Stephen B. Maiman - Registered owner: Great Escape Mfg. Corp. - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, July 1, 1995, 90 hours before - Departed: AZC, COLORADO CITY, AZ - Destination: PGA - Airport: PGA, Page Municipal, runway 33, 5,500 × 150 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 48; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: rear; flight hours: 432 total, 130 in this make and model, 318 as pilot in command, 39 in the last 90 days, 17 in the last 30 days, 5 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 270° at 10 knots, gusting 20 - Visibility: 20 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 75 °F - Altimeter: 29.00 inHg ## 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 19960528011669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960528011669A), May 28, 1996: Boeing A75N1, Page, AZ, Substantial damage. Wind gust lifted wing on rollout, bounced landing. Exited runway. Hit runway sign. Crosswind component exceeded. ## Other investigations on N54284 (2) 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. - [NTSB LAX95LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA350), Aug 1, 1995: Boeing B75-A75N1 (N54284), Van Nuys, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. Factors which contributed to the loss of control were: the pilot's total lack of experience landing the conventional gear… - [NTSB FTW81DPD14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DPD14), Mar 20, 1981: Boeing A75HI (N54284), Justin, TX, substantial damage 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. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.