Incident Description
During the landing roll, the aircraft departed the runway to the left and continued without correction until it exited the runway surface. The excursion occurred while landing on Runway 26L.
Pilot's Account
In a written statement, the captain stated that he anticipated a right crosswind because he was landing on Runway 26L and the reported wind was from 020 degrees at 12 knots. He had previously aborted a landing on Runway 17 due to a tailwind. The captain of another aircraft that landed ahead of the incident aircraft reported experiencing a right crosswind.
Simulator Analysis
An FAA inspector qualified in Boeing 727 aircraft replicated all conditions of the incident in a simulator. The analysis concluded that the incident was the result of improper technique or corrective action, or a delay in response.
Conclusion
The findings indicate that the runway excursion occurred due to the pilot's actions during the landing.