ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 356064
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| Date: | Friday 4 April 1997 |
| Time: | 18:44 LT |
| Type: |  North American T-6G Texan |
| Owner/operator: | Robert Tullius |
| Registration: | N44FL |
| MSN: | 49-3359 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 14421 hours |
| Engine model: | P&W 1340 AN1 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Wilmington, NC -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Cape May, NJ (KWWD) |
| (KILM) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot stated he was landing with a crosswind. The airplane touched down twice and veered to the right. The pilot applied full left rudder and right aileron. The airplane continued to the right off the runway. The left main landing gear collapsed and the left wing tip collided with the ground. Disassembly of the brake assemblies revealed no abnormal conditions. The pilot indicated he has 13 total hours in aircraft type.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing. Factors were: the crosswind and the pilot's lack of experience in type airplane.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA97LA117
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 18:44 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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