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July 29, 1996 · Beech 95-B55B · N8576R

Kingfisher, OK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 29, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Kingfisher, OK
Aircraft
Beech 95-B55B
Tail Number
N8576R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW96LA327

According to the pilot, during his first attempt for landing, he approached the runway too fast and performed a go-around. On the second approach, the airplane entered 'ground effect [which] caused extended float.' The pilot reported that the airplane touched down approximately 1/3 of the way down the 2,000 foot long wet grass runway. The airplane began to 'slide,' and it overran the end of the runway. The airplane then crossed a paved road and entered a ditch before coming to rest.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed, and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point, while landing. Related factors were: the short/wet runway, and uneven terrain and ditch beyond the end of the runway.

Full Narrative

On July 29, 1996, at 0903 central daylight time, a Beech 95-B55B, N8576R, owned and operated by Perry Tire & Alignment Inc., sustained substantial damage during landing near Kingfisher, Oklahoma. The private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. A flight plan was not filed for the local flight that originated near Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at 0845. According to the pilot, during his first attempt for landing, he approached the 2,000 foot runway too fast and performed a go-around. On the second approach, the airplane entered "ground effect [which] caused extended float." The pilot reported that the airplane touched down approximately 1/3 of the way down the wet grass runway. The airplane began to "slide" and overran the end of the runway. The airplane crossed a paved road and entered a ditch before coming to a stop. The left main landing gear and nose landing gear collapsed, and the left wing and fuselage were both wrinkled.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:03 CDT
Nearest AirportKingfisher Municipal (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 95-B55B
Tail NumberN8576R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-470 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats5

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 8 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 9000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time13:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data