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June 29, 1994 · Beech C23 · N9313S

Easton, MD

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 29, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Easton, MD
Aircraft
Beech C23
Tail Number
N9313S
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO94LA122

THE STUDENT AND INSTRUCTOR WERE PRACTICING A SIMULATED SHORT FIELD APPROACH TO RUNWAY 22. DURING THE LANDING FLARE, THE STUDENT PILOT RETRACTED THE FLAPS AND THE AIRPLANE LANDED HARD. THE NOSE WHEEL COLLAPSED AND THE AIRPLANE CAME TO REST ON THE RUNWAY. POSTACCIDENT EXAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT BY THE FAA, REVEALED NO PREACCIDENT MECHANICAL FAILURES OR DEFICIENCIES.

NTSB Probable Cause

The flight instructor's inadequate supervision, resulting in a hard landing and a subsequent collapse of the nose gear. Also causal to the accident, was the student pilot's improper raising of the wing flaps during the landing flare.

Full Narrative

On June 29, 1994, about 1100 eastern daylight time, a Beech C23, N9313S, was substantially damaged during landing at the Easton/Newnam Field Airport, Easton, Maryland. The Certified Flight Instructor and student pilot were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed. The flight was being conducted under CFR 14 Part 91. The local area instructional flight was being operated by Maryland Air of Easton. In the NTSB form 6120.1/2, the flight instructor stated, ...On final approach to runway 22, the student pilot had established a stabilized approach with full flaps, correct approach speed and power setting, and a constant rate of descent. After clearing the 50' obstacle (simulated) and preparing to flare for landing, the student pilot retracted the flaps. He immediately realized his error and re-extended the flaps, his hand not having left the flap mechanism, while I, closely followed by Mr. Hafer [(the student pilot)], reached to the throttle to add power. However, the airplane had been too close to the ground to prevent its rapid sinking to the runway, and consequent hard landing during which the nose gear collapsed.... The airplane came to rest nose down on the runway. Postaccident examination by a Federal Aviation Administration Inspector, revealed no discrepancies.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 EDT
Nearest AirportEaston/Newnam Field (0nm)
Runway22
Runway Length5511 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech C23
Tail NumberN9313S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4J · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 39 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time14:30
Weather SourceWFAC

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