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March 27, 1997 · Beech A23-19 · N300JL
Bessemer, AL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 27, 1997
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Bessemer, AL
Aircraft
Beech A23-19
Tail Number
N300JL
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA97LA102
According to the certified flight instructor (CFI), he and a pre-solo student pilot were performing touch-and-go landings. The CFI stated that the student landed the airplane 'with a side load on the right main [landing] gear. The wheel separated from the gear, and the CFI said, 'we flew the aircraft off with no wheel, I surveyed the damage and landed safely in the grass.' The airplane nosed down and the right wing impacted the ground.
NTSB Probable Cause
the student pilot's misjudged landing flare and the CFI's inadequate supervision by not taking timely remedial action.
Full Narrative
On March 27, 1997, about 1505 central standard time, a Beech A23-19, N300JL, registered to Producing Faith Church Inc., crashed during a landing near Bessemer, Alabama. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the Title 14 CFR Part 91 local instructional flight. The commercial-rated pilot and student pilot were not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. According to the certified flight instructor (CFI), he and a pre-solo student pilot were performing touch-and-go landings. The CFI stated that the student landed the airplane "with a side load on the right main [landing] gear. The wheel separated from the gear, and the CFI said, "we flew the aircraft off with no wheel, I surveyed the damage and landed safely in the grass." The airplane's nose and right wing impacted the ground.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:05 CST
Nearest AirportBESSEMER (0nm)
Runway5
Runway Length5700 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech A23-19
Tail NumberN300JL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2C · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 22 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO