Casualties unknown

2002-07-13: Gulfstream American AA-5B (N358RW) — Spicewood, TX

Spicewood, TX, US

On July 13, 2002, a Gulfstream American AA-5B (registration N358RW) was involved in an aviation accident near Spicewood, TX. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot unfamiliar with the destination airport received ATC directions but mistook a road for the runway, landing on the road. During rollout, the aircraft hit a rise, veered left, and struck fence posts, causing wing and stabilizer damage.

Incident Overview

A pilot who had never visited the intended airport requested and received navigational guidance from air traffic control. Despite the assistance, the pilot confused a roadway with the landing strip and conducted the landing on the road.

Sequence of Events

After touchdown, the airplane traveled along the road surface. During the landing roll, the aircraft encountered a rise in the road, which caused it to veer to the left. The airplane then struck a series of 12 fence posts, resulting in damage to both wings and the right horizontal stabilizer. The aircraft came to a stop upright adjacent to the road.

Damage Assessment

The collision with the fence posts inflicted structural damage to both wings and the right horizontal stabilizer. No other damage was reported.

Post-Incident Status

The aircraft remained upright beside the road at the conclusion of the event.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020717X01146. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.