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June 11, 1996 · Beech 23 · N2398L
Weiner, AR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 11, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Weiner, AR
Aircraft
Beech 23
Tail Number
N2398L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW96LA245
The pilot reported that he was landing on runway 19 and flared the airplane prematurely. Subsequently, a hard landing occurred, and the right main landing gear broke off and impacted the aft fuselage.
NTSB Probable Cause
an improper flare by the pilot, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
On June 11, 1996, at 1825 central daylight time, a Beech BE-23, N2398L, registered to and operated by a private owner sustained substantial damage during a hard landing near Weiner, Arkansas. The private pilot and his two passengers were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local flight. A flight plan was not filed for the Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight that originated near Jonesboro, Arkansas. The pilot told an FAA inspector that he was conducting a landing to runway 19 at the Sally Wofford Airport in Weiner, Arkansas, and flared the airplane prematurely resulting in a hard landing. As a result of the hard landing, the right main landing gear broke off and impacted the aft fuselage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:25 CDT
Nearest AirportSally Wofford (0nm)
Runway19
Runway Length2400 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 23
Tail NumberN2398L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2B · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 25 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 15000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:54
Weather SourceWFAC