On August 2, 1999, a Beech A36 (registration N6357Y) operated by Molloy Aviation Services was involved in an aviation accident near Westminster, MD. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot reported a normal touchdown, but the aircraft veered right off the runway into a ditch. Post-accident inspection found no pre-impact mechanical issues, and skid marks indicated misalignment before nose gear touchdown.
Incident Overview
A pilot reported that he flew a straight-in approach and that the touchdown was normal. Subsequently, the airplane veered to the right, departing the side of the runway and entering a ditch.
Post-Accident Examination
A Federal Aviation Administration Inspector and a local mechanic examined the wreckage. Their inspection did not reveal any pre-impact mechanical malfunctions.
Runway Evidence
A Maryland State Police trooper observed skid marks left on the runway by all three landing gears. According to the trooper, the main gear skid marks were oriented 20 degrees to the right of the runway centerline before the nose gear touched down.
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