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April 9, 1994 · Beech C-23 · N6639C

Collegedale, TN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 9, 1994
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Collegedale, TN
Aircraft
Beech C-23
Tail Number
N6639C
Operator
Acklin Edward T
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL94LA078

DURING A FULL STOP LANDING ATTEMPT, THE AIRPLANE BOUNCED TWICE AT TOUCHDOWN AND THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE WHEN HE ENCOUNTERED A CROSSWIND. THE AIRPLANE VEERED OFF THE RUNWAY AND COLLIDED WITH A UTILITY LINE AND A TREE. THE NEAREST WEATHER REPORTING FACILITY RECORDED THE WINDS AS 140 DEGREES AT 8 KNOTS. THE PILOT REPORTED THE WINDS AT THE ACCIDENT AIRPORT EASTERLY AT 10 KNOTS, GUSTING TO 15 KNOTS. THE PILOT DID NOT REPORT A MECHANICAL PROBLEM WITH THE AIRPLANE.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS DURING A CROSSWIND LANDING. THE CROSSWIND WAS A FACTOR.

Full Narrative

On April 9, 1994, at 1530 eastern daylight time, a Beech C-23, N6639C, collided with the ground during an attempted landing to runway 21 at Collegedale Municipal Airport, Collegedale, Tennessee. Visual weather conditions prevailed at the time of the accident, and the personal flight operated under 14 CFR Part 91, with no flight plan filed. The airplane sustained substantial damage, and the pilot and passenger received minor injuries. According to the pilot, the flight departed Cincinnati, Ohio, at 1230 hours. During a full stop landing attempt, the airplane bounced twice at touchdown and the pilot applied power to start a go around. The pilot confirmed that power was added in an attempt to salvage the landing. He further stated that a gust of wind, approximately fifteen knots, pushed the airplane off the runway, and he lost control of the airplane. The airplane collided with utility lines, a tree, and the ground. No mechanical problems with the airplane were reported by the pilot.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 EDT
Nearest AirportCollegedale Airport (0nm)
Runway21
Runway Length4700 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech C-23
Tail NumberN6639C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAcklin Edward T
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4K · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:52
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data