# NTSB NYC05LA044: Aero Commander 690A, N17HF, Cleveland, OH, January 4, 2005 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: January 4, 2005, 18:04 local (23:04 UTC) - Place: Cleveland, OH - Coordinates: 41.564998, -81.486114 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.5650&lon=-81.4861&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 3 uninjured - Status: Completed, report October 27, 2005 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: FAA/FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 60881 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC05LA044 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/60881/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA044 ## Probable cause The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in an impact with a sign. ## 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) - On ground/water collision with object, landing - roll - object - sign ## Analysis The pilots conducted a "normal" approach and landing to the runway; however, during the landing rollout, the airplane began to yaw to the right. Attempts by both pilots to correct the yaw were unsuccessful and the airplane departed the runway surface. The airplane crossed a taxiway and impacted two taxiway signs, before coming to rest in the grass parallel to the runway. Examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical deficiencies. ## Factual narrative On January 04, 2005, at 1804 eastern standard time, an Aero Commander 690A, N17HF, was substantially damaged while landing at the Cuyahoga County Airport (CGF), Cleveland, Ohio. The two certificated commercial pilots and passenger were not injured. Night instrument meteorological conditions prevailed and an instrument flight rules flight plan had been filed for the flight which originated at the Schenectady County Airport (SCH), Schenectady, New York. The business flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The pilots reported that they conducted a "normal" ILS approach and landing to runway 24; however, during the landing rollout, the airplane began to yaw to the right. Attempts by both pilots to correct the yaw were unsuccessful and the airplane departed the runway surface. The airplane slid sideways and came to a stop partially on the runway and partially on the grass. According to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, who examined the accident site, the airplane veered off the right side of runway 24 during landing. The airplane crossed a taxiway, impacted two taxiway signs, and then skidded sideways, parallel to runway 24. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. No mechanical deficiencies were noted with the airplane. Weather reported at CGF, at 1745, included winds from 240 degrees at 15 knots, gusting to 25 knots, 7 miles visibility, overcast clouds at 10,000 feet, temperature 48 degrees Fahrenheit, and dew point 31 degrees Fahrenheit. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N17HF](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N17HF-2016-10-26), registration cancelled 2016-10-26, S/N 11127, built 1973 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Aero Commander 690A - Registry model: [Aero Commander 690A](https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-690a) (registry code 0141722) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [AiResearch 331SER 1008HP](https://openairdocs.org/engine/airesearch-331ser-1008hp) (registry code 01512, turbo-prop) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 11127 - Airframe hours: 9444 - Engines: Garrett TPE331-5 715 horsepower turbo prop - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Business, Part 91 - Registered owner: The Meyer Company - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: 100 hour, December 1, 2004, 8 hours before - Departed: SCH, Schenectady, NY - Destination: CGF, Cleveland, OH - Flight plan: IFR - Airport: CGF, Cuyahoga County Airport, runway 24, 5,102 × 100 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 51; injuries: none; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land, single-engine sea; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; last flight review March 1, 2004; seat: right; flight hours: 1,420 total, 800 in this make and model, 1,300 as pilot in command, 60 in the last 90 days, 31 in the last 30 days, 4 in the last 24 hours - Co-pilot; age 74; injuries: none; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land, single-engine sea; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; seat: left; flight hours: 5,000 total, 2,500 in this make and model ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Night - Wind: 240° at 15 knots, gusting 25 - Visibility: 7 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: 10,000 ft overcast - Temperature: 48 °F, dew point 30 °F - Altimeter: 29.79 inHg - Observed at: CGF ## 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 20050104034389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050104034389A), Jan 4, 2005: Gulstm 690A, Cleveland, OH, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot PIC [privacy data omitted], a/c - N17HF contacted cgf tower for landing. N17HF was cleared to land rwy 24, after touch down a/c apparently… 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.