Beech 58 N9460Q accident near South Charleston, West Virginia

Probable cause

The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.

NTSB analysis

The pilot reported that he landed uneventfully; however, during the landing roll, he applied the brakes and the airplane veered off of the right side of the runway into mud and dirt. The pilot said that he added engine power in an attempt to get out of the mud and climb a small incline. He said that the airplane skidded across the ramp and collided with a parked airplane, a hangar, and an embankment. During the accident sequence, the airplane's main landing gear collapsed, resulting in substantial damage to the lower fuselage and right wing. Examination did not reveal any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. Additionally, the pilot did not report any such malfunctions or failures.

Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA12CA182 for the full record.