Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a fence.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that, while on final approach, the airplane encountered wind shear. He considered performing a go-around but decided not to due to buildings, traffic, and pedestrians and to avoid casualties. Upon landing, the airplane veered off the runway and impacted a fence.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and wings.
The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
About the time of the accident, the wind was from 100° at 10 knots, and the pilot was landing the airplane on runway 12.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA19CA109 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jan 26, 2019
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Los Angeles, California
- Nearest airport
- Whiteman (WHP)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Beech B19
- N-number
- N24682
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1973
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.