On September 1, 1999, a Beech J-35 (registration N7299B) was involved in an aviation accident near Union, OR. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Directional control not maintained. A rough/uneven landing area was a factor. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A commercial pilot landing on a remote grass runway experienced a runway excursion after the aircraft rolled over a rut, veered right, and continued off the runway, resulting in nose gear separation.
Accident Details
A commercial pilot was landing an aircraft on a remote grass runway. Shortly after touchdown, the aircraft rolled over a rut, causing the airplane to veer to the right of the runway. The pilot reported that he was unable to correct the situation, and the aircraft continued off the runway.
As the aircraft departed the runway surface, the nose gear separated. The aircraft subsequently came to rest in a sloping grassy area adjacent to the landing runway.
Investigation Findings
Investigators examined the aircraft and found no evidence of a mechanical malfunction or failure that contributed to the accident.
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