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September 1, 1997 · Beech 95-A55 · N437CG

Murfreesboro, TN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 1, 1997
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Murfreesboro, TN
Aircraft
Beech 95-A55
Tail Number
N437CG
Operator
Travel Methods
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL97LA130

The pilot stated to the inspector that upon landing at 110 knots airspeed he was unable to stop when full brakes were applied before departing the end of the wet runway. A witness stated that he saw the airplane land about halfway down the runway very fast. The witness, at the accident site, stated that he saw the airplane 'well high on the final approach glidepath', and that the airplane landed 'very fast' and touched down ' about mid field'. The FAA inspector stated, that after the airplane departed the end of the wet runway, it rolled down an embankment collapsing the nose gear and damaging the inboard structure of the left wing ribs, and the nose gear bulkhead on the right side. The flight manual for the Beech 95-A55 states the normal approach speed for this airplane is 87knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's excessive airspeed, and improper touch down point during landing, that resulted in the runway end overun. Factors were the wet runway surface, and the embankment at the end of the runway.

Full Narrative

On September 1, 1997, about 1540 central daylight time, a Beech 95-A55, N437CG, sustained substantial damage when it ran off the departure end of runway 36 during landing at Murfreesboro Municipal Airport, Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The airplane was operated by the pilot under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91, and visual flight rules. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident, and no flight plan was filed for this business flight. The private pilot and two passengers were not injured. The flight originated from Destin, Florida at 1245, on the same day. The pilot stated to the inspector that upon landing at 110 knots airspeed, he was unable to stop, when full brakes were applied, before departing the end of the wet runway. A witness, at the accident site, stated that he saw the airplane "well high on the final approach glidepath", and that the airplane landed "very fast" and touched down " about mid field". The FAA inspector stated, that after the airplane departed the end of the wet runway, it rolled down an embankment collapsing the nose gear, damaging the inboard structure of the left wing ribs, and the nose gear bulk head on the right side. The inspector found skid marks on the runway, and no mechanical or system malfunctions were identified during the wreckage examination. Runway 36 was 3800 feet in length and made of asphalt. The runway conditions for that day were 84 degrees Fahrenheit and light rain. According to the pilots operating handbook for the Beech 95-A55, the estimated landing roll for this airplane, at 84 degree Fahrenheit temperature, normal approach speed of 87 knots, and under dry conditions would be 1,650 ft.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:40 CDT
Nearest AirportMurfreesboro Muni Airport (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length3800 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 95-A55
Tail NumberN437CG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTravel Methods
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-470 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 4 kt
Visibility2.5 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:00
Weather SourceWFAC

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