No fatalities

Aircraft Exits Runway, Strikes Hangar During Landing Roll (N9489X)

Morgan, UT, US

On February 4, 1998, a Cessna 210A (registration N9489X) operated by Tom A. Hayes was involved in an aviation accident near Morgan, UT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. A related factor was the lack of experience in the make and model of aircraft. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During landing roll, an aircraft exited the runway and struck a hangar. The pilot reported a brake issue. Inspection found no system failure but the aircraft was out of annual inspection.

Accident Details

A local area personal flight ended with the aircraft departing the runway during the landing roll and colliding with a hangar. The sequence of events involved the aircraft rotating onto one wing tip, the nose landing gear collapsing, and the aircraft then coming down on the opposite wing tip.

Pilot and Aircraft Information

The pilot had accumulated 6 hours of experience in the accident aircraft type. According to the pilot, the right brake grabbed during the roll. The pilot also reported that the wind was calm at the time of the occurrence.

Inspection Findings

An airworthiness inspector from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) examined both the aircraft and its maintenance logs. The inspection revealed no system failure or malfunction in the aircraft. However, it was determined that the aircraft was not in compliance with the annual inspection requirement, as it was out of annual inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Feb 1998 Cessna 210A accident near Morgan, UT?

During landing roll, an aircraft exited the runway and struck a hangar. The pilot reported a brake issue. Inspection found no system failure but the aircraft was out of annual inspection.

Were there any fatalities in the 4 Feb 1998 Cessna 210A accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Feb 1998 involved a Cessna 210A, registration N9489X, operated by Tom A. Hayes, at Morgan, UT.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. A related factor was the lack of experience in the make and model of aircraft.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X09541. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.