Casualties unknown

2007-07-14: Boeing A-75N1 (N7034Y) — Oelwein, IA

Oelwein, IA, US

On July 14, 2007, a Boeing A-75N1 (registration N7034Y) was involved in an aviation accident near Oelwein, IA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a landing roll. Factors associated with the accident was the gusty crosswind condition and the corn crop. 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

The airplane nosed over following a loss of control during the landing roll. The pilot reported gusty winds from the west at 20 knots, gusting to 25 knots.

Sequence of Events

The airplane was in the traffic pattern for landing to the south. The pilot observed that the winds were from the west. After touchdown, the left wing of the airplane rose. The pilot applied right stick input, but the left wing did not lower. Subsequently, the airplane encountered a strong wind gust, causing it to veer to the right. The airplane then departed the runway and entered a corn field, where it nosed over.

Wind Conditions

The pilot reported that the wind was from the west at 20 knots, gusting to 25 knots. These wind conditions were present during the landing and subsequent loss of control.

Outcome

The airplane nosed over in the corn field. No further details about injuries or aircraft damage are provided in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20070829X01268. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.