No fatalities

Aircraft Veers Off Runway During Landing Roll-Out (N146Q)

Shenandoah, VA, US

On March 24, 2000, a Bellanca B17-30A (registration N146Q) was involved in an aviation accident near Shenandoah, VA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's failure to maintain control during landing roll-out. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During landing roll-out, an aircraft veered left off the runway. Pilot applied right rudder without response, continuing onto grass, down a hill, through two fences, and coming to rest against a hill.

Incident Overview

During the landing roll-out, the aircraft unexpectedly veered to the left side of the runway. The pilot attempted to counteract the left turn by applying pressure to the right rudder pedal. According to the pilot, the airplane did not respond to the rudder input and continued moving off the left side of the runway onto the grass.

Sequence of Events

After leaving the runway surface, the airplane proceeded down a hill, traversing through two fences before coming to a stop against a hill. The entire event occurred during the ground roll phase of landing.

Pilot Information

The pilot reported a total of 77 flight hours, of which 14 hours were in the accident make and model. No other pilot qualifications or experience details were provided.

Aircraft Examination

The pilot stated that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane prior to the incident. A subsequent examination of the aircraft confirmed that no mechanical deficiencies were present. The exact cause of the veer was not determined from the available information.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Mar 2000 Bellanca B17-30A accident near Shenandoah, VA?

During landing roll-out, an aircraft veered left off the runway. Pilot applied right rudder without response, continuing onto grass, down a hill, through two fences, and coming to rest against a hill.

Were there any fatalities in the 24 Mar 2000 Bellanca B17-30A accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Mar 2000 involved a Bellanca B17-30A, registration N146Q, at Shenandoah, VA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

the pilot's failure to maintain control during landing roll-out. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X20652. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.