On July 3, 1989, a Beech 35 (registration N2946V) operated by Haroldson, Ralph K. was involved in an aviation accident near Terrell, TX. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of directional control during landing rollout after the left wheel departed the runway edge while brakes were applied, resulting in a collision with a dirt pile and a nose-over. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
The pilot lost directional control after the left wheel departed the runway edge while braking, leading to a collision with a dirt pile and a nose-over.
What happened
During the landing rollout, the pilot applied the brakes. As this occurred, the left main wheel departed the edge of the asphalt runway surface. The pilot was unable to maintain directional control or steer the airplane back onto the paved surface. Consequently, the aircraft veered off the runway and collided with a pile of dirt located approximately 10 feet to the left of the runway edge. The impact caused the airplane to nose over.
The investigation
The source text does not provide specific mechanical findings or inspection results beyond the pilot's statement regarding the wheel departure during braking.
Probable cause
Loss of directional control during landing rollout after the left wheel departed the runway edge while brakes were applied, resulting in a collision with a dirt pile and a nose-over.
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