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February 21, 1996 · Beech 95-C55 · N4825J

Dallas, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 21, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Dallas, TX
Aircraft
Beech 95-C55
Tail Number
N4825J
Operator
Executive Flight
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW96LA123

The pilot reported that he was unable to lower the flaps. He elected to land on runway 35, which was 3801' in length, although a 6451' runway (runway 31) was available. During the landing, the airplane touched down approximately one third of the way down the runway with a high ground speed. To avoid an overrun, he attempted to turn off at the end of the runway onto a taxiway. During the turn, the airplane skidded, and the main landing gear collapsed. The flap motor was tested and found to be inoperative. The pilot stated that when he exited the airplane, he noticed a 10 to15 knot tailwind.

NTSB Probable Cause

failure of the pilot to use a more favorable runway, and his failure to go-around, when he realized the airplane would not touch down at the proper touchdown point. Factors relating to the accident were: the inoperative flap motor, failure of the pilot to obtain proper wind information, the tailwind, and failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point during the landing.

Full Narrative

On February 21, 1996, at 0255 central standard time, a Beech 95-C55, N4825J, registered to a private owner and operated by Executive Flight Inc., as a Title 14 CFR Part 135 flight, sustained substantial damage during landing at Redbird Airport, Dallas, Texas. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and an instrument flight plan was filed. Both commercial pilots were not injured. The business flight originated at Amarillo, Texas, about 3 hours and 45 minutes before the accident. The pilot reported in the Pilot/Operator Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2) that he was unable to extend the flaps. The pilot further reported that the airplane "touched down approximately one third of the way down runway 35 (3801 feet available) with a high ground speed." He attempted to stop the airplane in the remaining distance. In an attempt to avoid an overrun of the end of the runway, the pilot attempted to turn right onto a taxiway at the end of the runway. The airplane skidded to the left, the landing gear collapsed, and the airplane exited the end of the runway into the grass. The pilot stated that "we realized a tailwind of 10-15 knots was blowing when we got out of the aircraft." Examination of the accident site and airplane by the FAA inspector revealed that the runway had skid marks which followed the path of the airplane for approximately 280 feet. The left landing gear had collapsed inward, and the right landing gear had collapsed outward during the attempted right turn onto the taxiway. Both of the main tires had large flat spots on them. The landing gear was damaged, both propellers were bent, and both wings and fuselage were damaged. The flap motor had not been damaged as a result of the accident. It was tested at Air Salvage of Dallas, and it was found to be inoperative. Although runway 35 was in use at the time, a longer runway (runway 31 with 6451 feet useable) was available for use.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time02:55 CST
Nearest AirportREDBIRD (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length3801 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 95-C55
Tail NumberN4825J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorExecutive Flight
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-C · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 26 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind170° @ 15 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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