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June 1, 1995 · Beech C23 · N23828

Lake Ann, MI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 1, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lake Ann, MI
Aircraft
Beech C23
Tail Number
N23828
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI95LA162

THE PILOT STATED HE MISJUDGED THE GRASS AND DEW CONDITIONS WHILE LANDING ON THE 1,960 FOOT LONG AIRSTRIP. THE AIRPLANE CONTINUED OFF THE END OF THE AIRSTRIP INTO A WOODED AREA. A WITNESS STATED THE APPROACH AND TOUCHDOWN LOOKED 'FINE' BUT THE AIRPLANE DID NOT SEEM TO SLOW DOWN ONCE ON THE GROUND. THE PILOT DID NOT HAVE A CURRENT MEDICAL NOR HAD HE FLOWN IN THE LAST 90 DAYS. THE LANDING WAS MADE WITH A TAILWIND. THE PILOT ALSO STATED HE DID NOT USE ENOUGH FLAPS FOR THE LANDING.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and improper short field landing procedures. Factors associated with the accident were the wet terrain, a tailwind, and the pilots lack of recent experience.

Full Narrative

On May 31, 1995, at 2015 eastern daylight time, a Beech C23, N23828, collided with trees while landing at the Airways Estates Airpark, Lake Ann, Michigan, while on a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot was not injured. The flight originated from Frankfort, Michigan. The pilot stated he misjudged the grass and "dew conditions" while landing to the north. He stated he was too close to the end of the airstrip to abort the landing. The airplane traveled off the end of the 1,960 foot long grass strip and collided with trees. A witness stated he saw the airplane make a low approach for the east/west runway. It then appeared to leave the traffic pattern. The witness stated he next saw the airplane on final approach for runway 36. He stated the approach and touchdown looked "...fine for that particular runway" but that the airplane did not slow down once on the ground. He stated that it continued down the runway and seemed to "bounce a couple of times and then started to skid or fish tail." He stated the airplane continued off the end of the runway into a wooded area. Winds reported at Traverse City, Michigan, near the time of the accident were from 240 degrees at 10 knots. The witness told a Benzie County Sheriff's Department Deputy that the pilot landed with a tailwind. The Sheriff's Department report indicates that wing flaps were set at 25 degrees when they inspected the airplane. The pilot told the witness after the accident that he did not use enough flaps for the landing. The pilot indicated on the NTSB Form 6120.1/2, which he completed that he had not flown in the last 90 days. The pilot did not have a current medical certificate.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:15 EDT
Nearest AirportLake Ann, Airways Estates (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length1960 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech C23
Tail NumberN23828
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4K · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 10 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:45
Weather SourceWFAC

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