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August 17, 1998 · Beech C23 · N6756C

North Platte, NE

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 17, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
North Platte, NE
Aircraft
Beech C23
Tail Number
N6756C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI98LA317

The pilot stated that she was unable to maintain proper alignment with the runway due to a crosswind. She attempted to abort the landing adding power and reducing the flaps. Aircraft control was lost. The airplane exited the runway, crossed a taxiway, and proceeded approximately 600 feet through a grassy area. The airplane then turned left where the left main landing gear and nose gear collapsed.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's not compensating for wind conditions and failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor was the crosswind.

Full Narrative

On August 17, 1998, at 1332 central daylight time, a Beech C23, N6756C, sustained substantial damage, during an aborted landing following an approach to runway 12L (8,000' X 150' dry/concrete), at North Platte, Nebraska, and impacted the terrain. The pilot said that she lost control due to a crosswind condition. The student pilot reported no injuries. The solo instructional 14 CFR Part 91 flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions. No flight plan was on file. The local flight departed at 1215. The pilot said that during her initial attempt to touchdown, she was unable to maintain directional control. She said she added power in an attempt to regain directional control. She said that she then attempted to abort the landing, reducing from full flaps setting to one half. She said she was unable to gain altitude. She said that she did not recall the plane touching the ground until it came to rest. Subsequent to the accident, an examination of the accident site revealed that after the airplane departed the runway to the right. It crossed a taxiway and proceeded through a grassy area for approximately 600 feet, where the airplane turned left, and the left main landing gear and nose gear collapsed. At time of the accident the airplane was landing on runway 12L. Winds recorded at the accident site 36 minutes prior to the accident were 140 degrees at 8 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:32 CDT
Nearest AirportLee Bird Field (0nm)
Runway12L
Runway Length8000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech C23
Tail NumberN6756C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4K · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time17:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data