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May 12, 1998 · Beech A23-24 · N6092N

Holbrook, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 12, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Holbrook, AZ
Aircraft
Beech A23-24
Tail Number
N6092N
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX98LA155

The pilot was attempting to land when he encountered a strong wind gust that turned the aircraft about 15 degrees to the right. He attempted a go-around, but was unable to gain altitude or maintain directional control. The aircraft collided with terrain and continued to slide forward. All three landing gear separated from the aircraft and both wing tips were torn off. The propeller struck the ground and the aircraft came to rest in an upright position about 120 degrees from the runway heading. The reported winds at the time of the accident were from 210 degrees at a velocity of 18 knots gusting to 23 knots. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunction with the aircraft prior to the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around after encountering a gust of wind.

Full Narrative

On May 12, 1998, at 1100 hours mountain standard time, a Beech A23-24, N6092N, collided with terrain on landing at the Holbrook, Arizona, airport. The airplane sustained substantial damage, and the pilot/owner and passenger, the sole occupants, were not injured. The personal flight originated at the Double Eagle, New Mexico, airport at 0915, and was en route to the Banning, California, airport, with a stop in Holbrook. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The pilot reported that he was landing on runway 21 and encountered a strong wind gust that turned the aircraft about 15 degrees to the right. He applied power and attempted a go-around, but could not gain altitude or maintain runway direction. The aircraft collided with terrain and continued to slide forward. All three landing gear separated from the aircraft and both wing tips were torn off. The propeller struck the ground and the aircraft came to rest in an upright position approximately 120 degrees from the runway heading. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the aircraft prior to the accident. The reported winds at the time of the accident were from 210 degrees at a velocity of 18 knots gusting to 23 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 MST
Nearest AirportHolbrook Municipal (0nm)
Runway21
Runway Length6740 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech A23-24
Tail NumberN6092N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A2B · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 68 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 18 kt, gusting 23 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 19 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time17:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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