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October 26, 1993 · Beech 76 · N6626X

Livermore, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 26, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Livermore, CA
Aircraft
Beech 76
Tail Number
N6626X
Operator
Sierra Academy of Aeronautics
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX94LA029

The flight instructor reported that the student was performing touch and go pattern operations on runway 7L at the Livermore airport. The instructor said that the student flared about 8 to 10 feet above the runway and 'abruptly reduced the throttle.' The aircraft then made a very hard touchdown. The instructor stated that he took control of the aircraft during the bounce and successfully initiated a go-around. The pilot evaluated the aircraft systems for any possible damage, and, concluding there was none, continued the flight. After the aircraft returned to the Oakland airport for refueling, the pilot noted the damage to the left prop. Maintenance personnel discovered damage to the left main wing spar.

NTSB Probable Cause

the dual student's improper use of the throttle and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.

Full Narrative

On October 26, 1993, at 1525 Pacific daylight time, a Beech BE- 76, N6626X, sustained substantial structural damage to the left main wing spar as well as damage to both blades of the left propeller during a hard landing at Livermore, California. The aircraft was operated by Sierra Academy of Aeronautics of Oakland, California, and was on a local area dual instructional flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the operation. The certificated commercial pilot/flight instructor and the two students on board were not injured. The flight originated on the day of the mishap at about 1400 from the Oakland International Airport. In his written statement, the flight instructor reported that the student was performing touch and go pattern operations on runway 7L at the Livermore airport. The instructor said that the student flared about 8 to 10 feet above the runway and "abruptly reduced the throttle." The aircraft then made a very hard touchdown. The instructor stated that he took control of the aircraft during the bounce and successfully initiated a go-around. The pilot evaluated the aircraft systems for any possible damage and, concluding there was none, continued the flight. After the aircraft returned to the Oakland airport for refueling, the pilot noted the damage to the left prop. Maintenance personnel discovered damage to the left main wing spar.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:25 PDT
Nearest AirportLivermoore Municipal (0nm)
Runway7L
Runway Length5255 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 76
Tail NumberN6626X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSierra Academy of Aeronautics
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1G6D · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 31 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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