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July 17, 1993 · Beech C24R · N2256L
Chesterfield, MO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 17, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Chesterfield, MO
Aircraft
Beech C24R
Tail Number
N2256L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI93LA265
THE PILOT STATED THE AIRPLANE BOUNCED AT TOUCHDOWN. SHE APPLIED POWER AND FORWARD YOKE. THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN HARD AND NOSE LOW, COLLAPSING THE NOSE LANDING GEAR.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
On July 16, 1993, at 1922 central daylight time, a Beech C24R airplane, N2256L, collapsed the nose landing gear during landing at Spirit of St. Louis airport, Chesterfield, Missouri. The airplane was substantially damaged. The solo private pilot reported no injury. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the field. The local, personal flight originated about 1845 without a flight plan and operated under 14 CFR 91. The pilot stated the airplane bounced on first touchdown. She added power and applied forward yoke to "even it out." The airplane touched down hard on the nosewheel, and the nose gear collapsed.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:22 CDT
Nearest AirportSpirit Of St. Louis (0nm)
Runway26R
Runway Length7005 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech C24R
Tail NumberN2256L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1B6 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:45
Weather SourceWFAC