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February 8, 1991 · Beech 58 · N7278R
St. Thomas
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 8, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
St. Thomas
Aircraft
Beech 58
Tail Number
N7278R
Operator
Heath Alfred O
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA91LA080
THE ACFT WAS OBSERVED ON A FLAT APCH. BOUNCE AFTER TOUCHDOWN, THEN LAND ON THE NOSE LANDING GEAR. THE ACFT THEN PORPOISED A MINIMUM OF 4 TIMES BEFORE REMAINING ON THE GROUND.
NTSB Probable Cause
EXCESSIVE DESCENT RATE BY THE PILOT, IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM THE BOUNCED LANDING, AND FAILURE TO RECOVER FROM THE PORPOISE CONDITION.
Full Narrative
THE ACFT WAS OBSERVED ON A FLAT APCH. BOUNCE AFTER TOUCHDOWN, THEN LAND ON THE NOSE LANDING GEAR. THE ACFT THEN PORPOISED A MINIMUM OF 4 TIMES BEFORE REMAINING ON THE GROUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:20 UTC
Nearest AirportCyril E. King (0nm N)
Runway1
Runway Length5348 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 58
Tail NumberN7278R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHeath Alfred O
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-C7 · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 61 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 9 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:47
Weather SourceWFAC