Casualties unknown

Aircraft Veers Off Runway During Landing, Noses Over After Stalling (N4745J)

Roosevelt, UT, US

On April 29, 1987, a Beech A23-24 (registration N4745J) operated by Gordon E. Snow was involved in an aviation accident near Roosevelt, UT. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During landing, an aircraft veered off the runway after braking, then took off, stalled, and nosed over after hitting a sand dune.

Incident Description

During landing, as the aircraft neared the taxiway leading to the parking ramp, the pilot applied brakes and the aircraft veered off the runway. The pilot then applied power in an attempt to take off. The aircraft paralleled the runway for a short distance and, after crossing a taxiway, the left wing touched the ground and the aircraft swerved to the left. The aircraft crossed the runway at full power and became airborne.

After flying for a short distance along the left side of the runway, the aircraft stalled. The wheels then hit a sand dune and the aircraft nosed over.

Investigation

The investigation is ongoing.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 Apr 1987 Beech A23-24 accident near Roosevelt, UT?

During landing, an aircraft veered off the runway after braking, then took off, stalled, and nosed over after hitting a sand dune.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 Apr 1987 involved a Beech A23-24, registration N4745J, operated by Gordon E. Snow, at Roosevelt, UT.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X30664. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.