Boeing A75N1 (PT17) accident near Indianapolis, Indiana, June 26, 2010
On June 26, 2010 at about 7:45 pm local time, a Boeing A75N1 (PT17), registered N469RH, was substantially damaged in an accident during landing (landing roll) near Indianapolis, Indiana (Eagle Creek Airpark airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during landing due to the airplane not being equipped with a steerable or locking tailwheel as required by the airplane's design.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- June 26, 2010 · about 7:45 pm local time
- Place
- Indianapolis, Indiana · Eagle Creek Airpark · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Boeing A75N1 (PT17) · all A75N1 (PT17)s on the register
- Registration
- N469RH · registry record · serial 75-2252
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
According to the pilot, as the airplane touched down during landing, it veered off the right side of the runway and nosed over. Inspection of the airplane revealed that it was not equipped with a steerable or locking tailwheel as required by the airplane's design. No other anomalies were found.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of control on ground during landing (landing roll) defining event
- Collision during takeoff/land during landing (landing roll)
The NTSB's findings
- cause Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability › Performance/control parameters › Directional control › Not attained/maintained
- cause Aircraft › Aircraft systems › Landing gear system › Nose/tail landing gear › Not specified
Pilot
- Certificate: flight instructor, commercial pilot
- Ratings: multi-engine land; single-engine land; instructor: instrument airplane; instrument: airplane
- Flight time: 5,411 hours in all; 1,000 in this make and model
- Medical certificate: Class 3
- Seat: frt
- Injury: no injuries
The aircraft
- Last inspection: annual inspection
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Lycoming R680-9 (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: 5I4 Sheridan IN at 7:35 pm
- Destination: EYE Indianapolis IN
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 21, 4,200 ft by 75 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 260° at 8 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 90°F (32°C), dew point 68°F (20°C)
- Altimeter: 29.87 inHg
- Observation at 7:53 pm from EYE
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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