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July 31, 1991 · Beech BE-19 · N1927L
Mesquite, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 31, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Mesquite, TX
Aircraft
Beech BE-19
Tail Number
N1927L
Operator
Ari Ben Aviator
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW91LA135
DURING A FOURTH PRACTICE APPROACH, THE STUDENT PILOT FAILED TO ALIGN THE AIRPLANE WITH THE CENTER LINE AND FLARED TOO HIGH. THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT ATTEMPTED TO TAKE CONTROL; HOWEVER, HE WAITED TOO LATE TO DO SO. THE AIRPLANE IMPACTED HARD AND WENT OUT OF CONTROL RUNNING OFF THE RUNWAY INTO A CULTIVATED FIELD. THE MAIN AND NOSE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED IN THE SOFT EARTH.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF THE STUDENT. FACTORS WERE THE DUAL STUDENT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF ALTITUDE AND PREMATURE FLARE OF THE AIRPLANE.
Full Narrative
DURING A FOURTH PRACTICE APPROACH, THE STUDENT PILOT FAILED TO ALIGN THE AIRPLANE WITH THE CENTER LINE AND FLARED TOO HIGH. THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT ATTEMPTED TO TAKE CONTROL; HOWEVER, HE WAITED TOO LATE TO DO SO. THE AIRPLANE IMPACTED HARD AND WENT OUT OF CONTROL RUNNING OFF THE RUNWAY INTO A CULTIVATED FIELD. THE MAIN AND NOSE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED IN THE SOFT EARTH.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:45 CDT
Nearest AirportMESQUITE (0nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech BE-19
Tail NumberN1927L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAri Ben Aviator
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 25 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 8 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT