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Stearman A75N1(PT17) 3 accident at Gila Bend, AZ, 26 Apr 2019
On April 26, 2019, a Stearman A75N1(PT17) 3 operated by Columbia Asset Trust Corp Trustee was involved in an aviation accident near Gila Bend, AZ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch.
— NTSB Determination
Accident narrative
The biplane pilot reported that, during the landing roll, the airplane veered right, exited the runway to the right, and the left-wing tip impacted a ditch.
The biplane sustained substantial damage to the left, lower wing spar.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Contributing factors
Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilotEffect on operation
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 26 Apr 2019 Stearman A75N1(PT17) 3 accident near Gila Bend, AZ?
The biplane pilot reported that, during the landing roll, the airplane veered right, exited the runway to the right, and the left-wing tip impacted a ditch. The biplane sustained substantial damage to the left, lower wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with…
Were there any fatalities in the 26 Apr 2019 Stearman A75N1(PT17) 3 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 26 Apr 2019 involved a Stearman A75N1(PT17) 3, operated by Columbia Asset Trust Corp Trustee, at Gila Bend, AZ.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch.
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