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October 5, 1995 · Beech 95-B55 · N6648W

Annapolis, MD

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 5, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Annapolis, MD
Aircraft
Beech 95-B55
Tail Number
N6648W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO96LA002

The pilot reported that when he arrived at the destination airport, the active runway was wet, with areas of standing water. He stated that when the airplane touched down, he believed there was sufficient runway remaining to bring the airplane to a stop. However, he reported that when he applied brakes, he noted no braking action. Also, he reported the airplane ran off the departure end of the runway and veered left, where it impacted the airport boundary fence. The pilot noted that the accident might have been prevented if he had made a go-around at the first sign of no braking action, or if he had retracted the flaps to obtain better breaking action.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's improper planning/decision, and/or failure to go around while there sufficient airspeed and runway remaining during the approach/landing. Factors relating to the accident were: standing water on the runway, and resultant hydroplaning conditions.

Full Narrative

On October 4, 1995, at 2130 eastern daylight time, a Beech BE55, N6648W, piloted by the owner/operator, ran off the end of runway 12 after landing at Lee Airport, in Annapolis, Maryland. The pilot and the one passenger, the sole occupants, reported no injuries. The airplane sustained substantial damage when it impacted a fence located off the departure end of the runway. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight, which operated on an IFR flight plan. The personal flight operated under 14 CFR Part 91, and originated from Elkins, West Virginia, at approximately 2030. The pilot reported that the airplane touched down "...just beyond..." the displaced threshold on runway 12, with full flaps extended. He stated that he "...determined [that there was] ample runway remaining to stop [the] aircraft. Applied brakes, no braking action, applied brakes to lock tires, still no braking action noted. Released brakes and reapplied, still no braking action." The pilot stated that after all attempts to stop the airplane failed, there was insufficient runway remaining to perform a go around. He reported that as the airplane departed the end of the runway, it veered left, and impacted the airport boundary fence. The pilot reported that the 2,100 foot long runway was wet, with areas of standing water. The pilot stated that the accident could have been prevented "...if go around [had been] initiated at very first sign of [no] braking action..." or by "...retracting flaps to facilitate killing lift and subsequent weight shift to wheels."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:30 EDT
Nearest AirportLee County (0nm)
Runway12
Runway Length2100 ft
Runway Width48 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 95-B55
Tail NumberN6648W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-E7B · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind140° @ 4 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4000 ft
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

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