NONE · Beech B55 · 1996-04-27 · LYNCHBURG, VA, USA
Event
NTSB number
IAD96LA068
Event ID
20001208X05593
Type
Accident
Date
1996-04-27
Location
LYNCHBURG, VA, USA
Coordinates
37.359481, -79.219421
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
3
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Beech
Model
B55
Registration
N1580W
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop/swerve and landing gear collapse. A related factor was the strong crosswind.