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January 28, 1996 · Beech 23 · N511MC

Mc Coll, SC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 28, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Mc Coll, SC
Aircraft
Beech 23
Tail Number
N511MC
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL96LA041

During landing the aircraft ballooned, and the pilot applied full power to abort the landing. He stated that he initiated a left turn, lost control, and the aircraft impacted the terrain on the left side of the runway.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.

Full Narrative

On January 28, 1996, at 1100 eastern standard time, a Beech BE-23, N511MC, was substantially damaged, following a collision with the ground while attempting a go-around at a private strip near McColl, South Carolina. Neither the private pilot, nor either of his two passengers were injured in the accident. The personal flight was being operated under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91, and no flight plan had been filed. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The flight departed from Pine Hurst, North Carolina, at approximately 1030 eastern standard time. The pilot stated that he touched down at the private grass strip and ballooned back up into the air. He decided to execute a go-around and applied full power. The pilot said that he turned the aircraft to the left, and impacted the terrain, in a plowed field on the north side of the east/west runway. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane during the flight.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 EST
Nearest AirportStanton Bbq (Private) (1nm NE)
Runway14
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 23
Tail NumberN511MC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A46 · Reciprocating · 180

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 5 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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