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December 24, 1997 · Beech BE-33A · N4133S

Lancaster, PA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 24, 1997
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Lancaster, PA
Aircraft
Beech BE-33A
Tail Number
N4133S
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC98LA052

During the landing flare the stall warning horn activated. The pilot added a small of power and lowered the nose slightly when the passenger in the right seat grabbed the controls and overpowered her. The airplane pitched up, went wing over to the left and impacted the runway.

NTSB Probable Cause

Passenger control interference which resulted in pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.

Full Narrative

On December 24, 1997, about 0955 eastern standard time, a Beech 33A, N4133S, was substantially damaged during landing at the Lancaster Airport (LNS), Lancaster Pennsylvania. The certificated private pilot received minor injures, and the pilot rated passenger was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and an instrument flight rules flight plan had been filed for the flight that departed the Michael J. Smith Field Airport, Beaufort, North Carolina, about 0740. The flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. In an interview with a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspector, the pilot stated the flight was normal and routine until 2 feet above runway 08, when the stall warning horn activated. The pilot said she added a small amount of power, and lowered the nose slightly when the passenger in the right seat grabbed the controls and over powered her. The airplane then pitched up and stalled to the left. The left wing and nose impacted the ground, and the airplane slid onto runway 31. The pilot also stated that she did not experience any mechanical malfunctions prior to the time when the passenger grabbed the controls. The LNS Air Traffic Controller witnessed the accident. In a written statement he stated: "...Bonanza 4133S came in IFR, visual to runway 8, pilot made a normal approach. In landing flare, bounced and went vertical, then dropped off on the left wing, impacting runway 31 nose first, then fell back onto its belly..." In a telephone interview, a witness who observed the airplane on approach stated the plane was in a wings level attitude, when it suddenly pitched up, then went "wing over" to the left. On scene examination of the wreckage by an FAA Inspector did not disclosed any evidence of pre-impact abnormalities of the airframe or engine.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:55 EST
Nearest AirportLancaster (0nm)
Runway8
Runway Length5398 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech BE-33A
Tail NumberN4133S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO520BA · Reciprocating · 285
Seats5

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 69 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind4° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point41 C / 30 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:07
Weather SourceWFAC

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