Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that during the landing roll in the tailwheel-equipped airplane, he lowered the tail and applied braking action to slow the airplane. After applying the brakes, the airplane veered to the right and exited the runway into an area of soft dirt. The left main landing gear subsequently collapsed and the left wing contacted the surface resulting in substantial damage. A post accident examination of the airplane's brakes revealed no anomalies which would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR09LA457 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jul 28, 2009
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Ely, Nevada
- Nearest airport
- Ely Airport (Yelland Field) (ELY)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
North American AT-6G
- N-number
- N555Q
- Category
- Airplane
- 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.