Nervino Airport, Beckwourth, California
Airport Location: The Nervino Airport is
located 1 mile east of Beckwourth, California.
History:
Nervino Airport Today: Intensive flight
training; aerobatics; Agricultural operations;
Airport
Services and Amenities: Nervino Aero
Service, Inc.; Fuel Exxon 100LL; Self service; 100LL, 24 hours;
Special Events and
Attractions: Golf; Lakes; Fishing; Railroad Museum;
Airport Area Accident History:
Accident occurred Saturday, July 15, 2006 in
Beckwourth, CA
Probable Cause Approval Date: 11/29/2007
Aircraft: Beech C35, registration: N715D
Injuries: 2 Minor.
The pilot lost directional control on the
landing roll, and veered off the runway into a
ditch. He said that he executed a normal
touchdown, but encountered a crosswind gust that
made the airplane veer off the right side of the
runway. While attempting to recover, the right
main struck a runway light. The airplane veered
off the right side of the runway about 100 feet
into a deep
storm drain. The nose gear collapsed, and
the airplane nosed over. The pilot and passenger
noticed a fire begin in the engine compartment.
The door was jammed, so they exited through the
leftrear window. The
post impact fire destroyed the airplane.
The pilot said that line personnel responded,
but the
fire extinguisher was not charged. It
took emergency (volunteer) services about 45
minutes to respond to the site. The pilot stated
that the airplane and engine had no mechanical
failures or malfunctions during the flight.
The National Transportation Safety Board
determines the probable cause(s) of this
accident as follows:
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the
crosswind condition and failure to maintain
directional control during the landing roll.
Nervino Airport Approach / Landing:
