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May 27, 1998 · Beech 95 · N2705Y

Jacksonville, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 27, 1998
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Aircraft
Beech 95
Tail Number
N2705Y
Operator
Ray T Hanselman
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA98LA171

The pilot stated he turned final with a left crosswind and encountered a strong gust at about 100 feet which lifted the left wing up between 45 to 60 degrees. He applied aileron, rudder and differential power with negative results and the airplane collided with the ground. An airline captain waiting to depart on a scheduled flight stated he observed the light twin in a very nose high attitude at about 10 to 20 feet in the air, and the airplane was flying at a very slow airspeed. The airplane started to turn to the right and rolled over on its right wing colliding with the ground. The surface weather observation at the destination airport revealed no recorded record of windshear, downdrafts, or gusts.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (VSO) on final approach resulting in an inadvertent stall.

Full Narrative

On May 26, 1998, about 2115 eastern daylight time, a Beech BE-95, N2705Y, registered to Eagle Aircraft Corporation, operating as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, crashed on landing to runway 13 at the Jacksonville International Airport, Jacksonville, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and an IFR flight plan was filed. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The private pilot reported no injuries. Two passengers reported minor injuries. The flight originated from Tallahassee Regional Airport, Tallahassee, Florida, about 1 hour 15 minutes before the accident. The pilot stated he was instructed to land short, if possible, due to a DC-9 that was waiting to depart. He turned final with a left crosswind. At about 100 feet, he experienced a strong wind gust which lifted the left wing up about 45 to 60 degrees. He applied aileron, rudder, and differential power with negative results. The right wing collided with the ground. The nose wheel separated, the left main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane came to a complete stop in the grass. A commercial airliner was on taxiway "P". The captain stated, "I observed a Lt twin a/c in a very nose high attitude; at least 20( nose up. It was about 10 to 20 feet in the air. It was flying at a very slow airspeed. Then it started to turn to the right almost wing level. Next, the a/c started to roll over on its right wing. It hit the ground with its right wing tip. It was almost in a 90-bank at impact." The Jacksonville 2056 surface weather observation was: wind 170 at 9 knots, 10 miles visibility, 6,000 broken, 8,500 broken, temperature 86 degrees Fahrenheit, dew point 74 degrees Fahrenheit, and altimeter 29.99. There was no recorded windshear, down drafts, or gusts.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:15 EDT
Nearest AirportJacksonville Intl (0nm)
Runway13
Runway Length7700 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 95
Tail NumberN2705Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRay T Hanselman
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1-A · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured1
Total3
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 6000 ft
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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