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Watkins, Colorado

June 22, 2021 · NTSB CEN21LA289 · BEECH H35 (N5596D)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a subsequent impact with an obstacle.

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NTSB Findings

  • Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Pilot
  • Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained
  • Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Sign/marker-Contributed to outcome

Details

NTSB ReportCEN21LA289
AircraftBEECH H35
RegistrationN5596D
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location39.7938, -104.5511
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