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October 30, 1993 · Beech A-35 · N575B

Billings, MT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 30, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Billings, MT
Aircraft
Beech A-35
Tail Number
N575B
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA94LA022

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LAND IN GUSTY CROSSWINDS, THE PILOT ALLOWED THE AIRSPEED TO BECOME LOW, AND THE AIRCRAFT LANDED HARD AND BOUNCED BACK INTO THE AIR. WHEN THE AIRCRAFT BOUNCED A SECOND TIME, THE PILOT ELECTED TO EXECUTE A GO-AROUND. DURING THE GO- AROUND, THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND IMPACTED THE TERRAIN.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE GO-AROUND. FACTORS INCLUDE PROPER AIRSPEED NOT BEING MAINTAINED, AND GUSTY CROSSWINDS.

Full Narrative

On October 30, 1993, at 1250 mountain daylight time (MDT), a Beechcraft A-35, N575B, impacted the terrain during an attempted go-around (VFR) at Billings Logan International Airport, Billings, Montana. The commercial pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft, was not injured, but the aircraft sustained substantial damage. The personal pleasure flight, which had departed Columbus Airport, Columbus, Montana, at about 1220 MDT, was being operated in visual meteorological conditions at the time of the accident. No flight plan had been filed, and there was no report of an ELT activation. According to the pilot, he was attempting to land in a gusty 60 degree crosswind of about 20 knots. While on short final, the aircraft became low on airspeed, landed hard, and bounced back into the air. The aircraft touched down again, and bounced back into the air a second time. At that point, the pilot elected to execute a go-around. During this attempt, he lost directional control of the aircraft, and it impacted the terrain near the side of the runway.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:50 MDT
Nearest AirportLogan International (1nm E)
Runway28R
Runway Length10528 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech A-35
Tail NumberN575B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · E-225-8 · Reciprocating · 225
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 20 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point41 C / 16 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:52
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data