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July 18, 1995 · Beech 55 · N3070W
Delavan, WI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 18, 1995
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Delavan, WI
Aircraft
Beech 55
Tail Number
N3070W
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI95LA254
THE PILOT HAD A TOTAL OF 6.2 HOURS IN THE MAKE AND MODEL AIRCRAFT. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE EXPERIENCED A 'BURBLE' DURING THE LANDING FLARE. THE AIRPLANE BOUNCED TWICE BEFORE LANDING. DURING ROLLOUT THE NOSE WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE AIRPLANE RESULTING IN SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot misjudged the flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. Lack of experience in the make and model aircraft was a factor.
Full Narrative
On July 18, 1995, at 1620 central daylight time, a Beech 55, N3070W, sustained substantial damage as a result of a hard landing at Lake Lawn Airport, Delavan, Wisconsin. The commercial pilot received minor injuries. The 14 CFR Part 91 flight departed Palwaukee Municipal Airport, Wheeling, Illinois, en route to Lake Lawn Airport, Delavan, Wisconsin. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a visual flight plan was filed. The pilot had a total of 6.2 hours in the make and model aircraft. The pilot reported that he experienced a "burble" during the landing flare. The airplane bounced twice before landing. During rollout the nose wheel separated from the airplane and the weight of the airplane was supported by the nose strut.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:20 CDT
Nearest AirportLAKELAWN (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length4423 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 55
Tail NumberN3070W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-470-L · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 10 kt, gusting 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO