Casualties unknown

2002-02-22: Beech 77 (N38026) — Hart Aviation, Inc. — Long Beach, CA

Long Beach, CA, US

On February 22, 2002, a Beech 77 (registration N38026) operated by Hart Aviation, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Long Beach, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A loss of directional control due to the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

During a touch-and-go landing on runway 25L, a student pilot reported that after retracting the wing flaps, the airplane veered left, exited the runway, and struck a fence. No mechanical malfunction was noted.

Accident Sequence

While performing a touch-and-go landing on runway 25L, the airplane unexpectedly veered to the left during the rollout. It departed the paved surface and came to rest after colliding with a perimeter fence. The student pilot, who was conducting the maneuver, stated that the landing had been normal up to that point.

Pilot Statements

According to the student pilot, the loss of directional control became apparent immediately after he retracted the wing flaps. Despite applying corrective inputs, he was unable to prevent the airplane from deviating leftward. He explicitly indicated that no mechanical malfunction or failure occurred with the airplane during the event. This was the student pilot's second solo flight in the aircraft.

Environmental Conditions

Approximately two minutes after the accident, the local wind was recorded at 200 degrees true with a speed of 6 knots. No other weather information or time of day was specified.

Damage

The airplane sustained damage from the fence collision, though the extent of damage was not detailed in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020227X00273. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.