# NTSB LAX96LA259: Beech 95-B55, N386T, Ramona, CA, July 2, 1996 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: July 2, 1996, 15:15 local (22:15 UTC) - Place: Ramona, CA - Coordinates: 33.069149, -116.829376 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.0691&lon=-116.8294&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: Minor injuries - Injuries: 1 minor - Status: Completed, report December 16, 1996 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 29495 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX96LA259 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/29495/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA259 ## Probable cause The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. ## 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 - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - ground loop/swerve - not corrected, pilot in command (cause) - On ground/water collision with object, landing - roll - object - fence - terrain condition - rock(s)/boulder(s) - Gear collapsed, landing - roll - landing gear - overload ## Analysis The pilot said he was landing on runway 27 when the aircraft began to veer left off the runway immediately after the nose wheel touched down. He reported that he attempted to push the right rudder pedal and use right brake, however, the rudder pedal would not move. The pilot was unable to correct the drift and the aircraft left the runway, contacted rocks, collapsed the landing gear, and collided with a fence. FAA airworthiness inspectors examined the aircraft the day following the accident. They reported that complete control continuity was established throughout the aircraft. No anomalies were found with the landing gear, brakes, or tires. ## Factual narrative On July 2, 1996, at 1515 hours Pacific daylight time, a Beech 95-B55, N386T, collided with a runway perimeter fence following an on-ground loss of control during landing at Ramona, California. The aircraft was owned and operated by the pilot and was on a personal local area flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and included calm wind conditions. No flight plan was filed for the operation. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The certificated commercial pilot, the sole occupant, sustained minor injuries. The flight originated at Ramona on the day of the accident at 1345. In his written statement, the pilot said he was landing on runway 27 when the aircraft began to veer left off the runway immediately after the nose wheel touched down. He reported that he attempted to push the right rudder pedal and use right brake, however, the rudder pedal would not move. The pilot was unable to correct the drift and the aircraft left the runway, contacted rocks, collapsed the landing gear, and collided with a fence. FAA airworthiness inspectors examined the aircraft the day following the accident. They reported that complete control continuity was established throughout the aircraft. No anomalies were found with the landing gear, brakes, or tires. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N386T](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N386T-1996-09-20), registration cancelled 1996-09-20, S/N TC644 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Beech 95-B55 - Registry model: [Beech 95-B55 (T42A)](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-95-b55-t42a) (registry code 1152706) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: TC644 - Airframe hours: 4191 - Engines: Continental IO-550-E1 300 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Frank A. Aschenbrenner - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, October 9, 1995, 42 hours before - Departed: L39 - Airport: L39, Ramona, runway 27, 4,000 × 150 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 72; commercial; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 4,887 total, 1,699 in this make and model, 4,502 as pilot in command, 13 in the last 90 days, 2 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 270° at 8 knots - Visibility: 15 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 84 °F - Altimeter: 30.00 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 19960702015829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960702015829A), Jul 2, 1996: Beech 95B55, Ramona, CA, Substantial damage. Lost directional control on landing and veered left off runway, nose ger collapsed. Struck a large boulder. (.4)the pilot said he was landing on runway 27 when… ## Other investigations on N386T (1) 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 MKC85LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA195), Aug 19, 1985: Beech 95-B55 (N386T), Wichita, KS, 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.