Casualties unknown

Airplane Veers Left on Landing, Skids Off Runway (N1763U)

Bethel, AK, US

On May 29, 1993, a Cessna 207 (registration N1763U) operated by Yute Air was involved in an aviation accident near Bethel, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING LANDING. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During landing, the airplane began veering left after nosewheel touchdown. Despite right rudder and full right brake, it skidded off the runway and nosed up. No mechanical malfunctions were found.

Event Description

The pilot stated that after the nosewheel touched down on the runway, the airplane began veering off to the left gradually. Right rudder was applied, but the airplane continued to veer to the left. Full right brake was then applied, but it did not correct the situation. The airplane skidded off the runway and nosed up.

Examination Findings

An examination of the airplane did not reveal any mechanical malfunction of the brake system or the nose wheel steering or centering mechanism. The brake system was checked and found to be operating within normal parameters. The nose wheel steering and centering mechanism were also inspected and no anomalies were detected.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X12272. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.