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August 24, 1994 · Beech 23 · N2371Z

Everett, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 24, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Everett, WA
Aircraft
Beech 23
Tail Number
N2371Z
Operator
Northway Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA94LA220

According to the pilot, the aircraft began to porpoise after a bounced landing, and he lost directional control while attempting to recover. As the aircraft began to depart the runway, the pilot attempted remedial action, but was unable to keep the aircraft from exiting the runway and impacting a fence.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, AND HIS INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION. FACTORS INCLUDE A FENCE IN THE VICINITY OF THE RUNWAY.

Full Narrative

On August 24, 1994, at 1146 Pacific daylight time (PDT), a Beech 23, N2371Z, impacted a fence during the landing roll at Paine Field, Everett, Washington. The student pilot, who was the sole occupant, was not injured, but the aircraft sustained substantial damage. The solo instructional flight, which departed the same location about 10 minutes earlier, was operating in visual meteorological conditions at the time of the accident. No flight plan had been filed, and there was no report of an ELT activation. According to the pilot, the aircraft began to porpoise after a bounced landing, and he lost directional control while attempting to recover. As the aircraft began to depart the runway, the pilot attempted remedial action, but was unable to keep the aircraft from exiting the runway and impacting a fence. Although the student pilot talked to the IIC by phone immediately after the accident, he would not return future calls, and did not return the NTSB Form 6120.1/2 that was mailed to him. A second 6120.1/2 was sent by certified mail, but was not able to be delivered by the U. S. Postal Service.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:46 PDT
Nearest AirportPaine Field (0nm)
Runway34R
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 23
Tail NumberN2371Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNorthway Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2C · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 27 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDawn
Wind270° @ 7 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT

Appendix: Source Data