On March 25, 2011, a BOEING A75N1(PT17) was involved in an aviation accident near Wichita, KS. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During landing, the airplane veered right. The pilot attempted corrections with rudder, brakes, and increased power, but chose to stop. The airplane left the runway, struck a drainage ditch, and came to rest inverted, sustaining substantial damage to its upper wings.
Incident Details
During the second landing of a local flight, the airplane immediately veered to the right. The pilot attempted to correct the ground track by using rudder and brakes. After further attempts to correct the track by increasing engine power, the pilot elected to bring the airplane to a stop. The airplane subsequently departed the runway, collided with a drainage ditch, and came to rest inverted.
Examination Findings
Substantial crushing damage was sustained to the airplane's upper wings. A post-accident examination of the airplane's braking system by a responding Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector revealed no anomalies. In an interview with the FAA inspector, the front-seat passenger stated that he had placed his feet away from the rudder pedals and brakes and, to his knowledge, had not interfered with the airplane's brakes.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 25 Mar 2011 BOEING A75N1(PT17) accident near Wichita, KS?
During landing, the airplane veered right. The pilot attempted corrections with rudder, brakes, and increased power, but chose to stop. The airplane left the runway, struck a drainage ditch, and came to rest inverted, sustaining substantial damage to its upper wings.
Were there any fatalities in the 25 Mar 2011 BOEING A75N1(PT17) accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 25 Mar 2011 involved a BOEING A75N1(PT17), at Wichita, KS.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.