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September 27, 1991 · Beech 35 · N2957V
Cheswold, DE
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 27, 1991
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Cheswold, DE
Aircraft
Beech 35
Tail Number
N2957V
Operator
Clinton H Leeland
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
BFO91LA085
THE PILOT MADE A HARD LANDING IN A 20 DEGREE RIGHT CRAB VERY NEAR THE APPROACH END OF RUNWAY 27. AS THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN, THE RIGHT GEAR BROKE AWAY. AFTER CONTINUINING ABOUT 150 FEET DOWN THE RUNWAY, THE AIRPLANE VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND STRUCK A SMALL DRAINAGE DITCH ABOUT 20 FEET TO THE NORTH OF THE RUNWAY.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ARREST AN EXCESSIVE SINK RATE AND CRAB ANGLE WHILE LANDING HIS AIRCRAFT.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT MADE A HARD LANDING IN A 20 DEGREE RIGHT CRAB VERY NEAR THE APPROACH END OF RUNWAY 27. AS THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN, THE RIGHT GEAR BROKE AWAY. AFTER CONTINUINING ABOUT 150 FEET DOWN THE RUNWAY, THE AIRPLANE VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND STRUCK A SMALL DRAINAGE DITCH ABOUT 20 FEET TO THE NORTH OF THE RUNWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:55 EDT
Nearest AirportDelaware Airpark (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 35
Tail NumberN2957V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorClinton H Leeland
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · E-185-8 · Reciprocating · 196
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 11 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 37 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:55
Weather SourceWFAC