N55528 is a 1943 Boeing PT-17. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Cont Motor W670 series rated at 250 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Madison, GA. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Feb 1974. It has been registered to its current owner since May 2020. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 83 years old
- 1 of 35 Boeing PT-17
2020
1974
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The pilot stated that he miss judged the edge of the runway during the final approach segment of the flight and landed off the right side of the runway. The pilot attempted to realign the airplane back onto the runway but was unable to do so, subsequently the airplane impacted a ditch and nosed over, which resulted in substantial damage to the right lift strut and rudder.
The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
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