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Brush, Colorado

October 2, 2011 · NTSB CEN12CA005 · CAMPBELL JOHN MUSTANG II (N287BM)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

The pilot reported he had completed a landing and was taxiing on the runway at about 25 mph when the airplane began to veer to the left. The pilot’s efforts to correct the veer were unsuccessful and the airplane departed the left side of the runway. The left main gear struck an obstruction and was partially separated from the fuselage. The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. The airplane’s fuselage and left wing were substantially damaged during the accident. The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi, which resulted in a runway excursion.

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NTSB Findings

  • Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
  • Personnel issues-Action/decision-Action-Lack of action-Pilot - C

Details

NTSB ReportCEN12CA005
AircraftCAMPBELL JOHN MUSTANG II
RegistrationN287BM
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location40.2586, -103.5719
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