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August 28, 1994 · Beech A-23 · N1462L

Felton, DE

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 28, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Felton, DE
Aircraft
Beech A-23
Tail Number
N1462L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO94LA157

The pilot reported that he touched down just passed the 1/2 the distance of the 3,300-foot-long runway. He stated the airplane bounced up into the air and he decided to abort the landing. He stated he applied full power and a moment later the airplane encountered a 'windshear' and it descended to the runway. The airplane contacted the runway and then veered off the side of the runway into a soy bean field. While rolling through the soy bean field, the nose gear and right main gear collapsed. The pilot reported the accident could have been prevented if he made decision to do a go around sooner.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control. A factor is the pilot's failure to do a go around.

Full Narrative

On August 28, 1994, at 1500 eastern daylight time, a Beechcraft A-23, N1462L, was substantially damaged during an attempted aborted landing from a private airstrip in Felton, Delaware. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The local personal flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot reported that there was an 8 knot crosswind present during the landing. He stated the airplane touched down just passed the 1/2 way down mark on the 3,300-foot-long runway and became airborne again. He stated he elected to abort the landing and applied full power. The pilot stated, "I applied full power, a short distance later the plane encountered an apparent windshear and touched the runway again." The pilot said that the airplane veered off the runway into a soy bean field collapsing the right main gear and nose gear. The right wing and propeller contacted the field and were damaged. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions contributing to the accident. He wrote on his Pilot Aircraft Accident Report under the Recommendations Section (How Could This Accident Have Been Prevented), "Make decision to go around sooner."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway33
Runway Length3300 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech A-23
Tail NumberN1462L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-346-A · Reciprocating · 165
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 8 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:00
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data