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May 19, 1994 · Beech B23 · N4016T
Faribault, MN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 19, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Faribault, MN
Aircraft
Beech B23
Tail Number
N4016T
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI94LA164
THE STUDENT PILOT WAS PRACTICING FULL-STOP LANDINGS ON A DUAL INSTRUCTIONAL FLIGHT. THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR STATED THE STUDENT DROPPED THE NOSE AFTER THE FLARE AND LANDED HARD. THE INSTRUCTOR TOOK CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE WHEN IT BOUNCED INTO THE AIR, EXECUTED A GO-AROUND, AND LANDED THE AIRPLANE. WHEN THE AIRPLANE CAME TO A STOP IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR HAD BEEN TORN OFF.
NTSB Probable Cause
a hard landing as a result of the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. A factor associated with the accident is the student pilot's improper flair.
Full Narrative
On May 19, 1994, about 1630 central daylight time, a Beech B23, N4016T, sustained substantial damage in a hard landing at the Faribault Municipal Airport, Faribault, Minnesota. The flight was a dual instructional flight which originated at Faribault. The flight instructor and the student pilot were not injured. No flight plan was filed, and visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time. The instructor stated the student was attempting his third full- stop landing. He said the student landed hard and the airplane bounced back into the air. The flight instructor took control of the airplane, executed a go-around, and landed.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 CDT
Nearest AirportFaribault Municipal Arpt (0nm)
Runway12
Runway Length4254 ft
Runway Width72 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech B23
Tail NumberN4016T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A2G · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 27 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:55
Weather SourceWFAC