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November 26, 1991 · Beech C-12C · N783MC
Belen, NM
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 26, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Belen, NM
Aircraft
Beech C-12C
Tail Number
N783MC
Operator
U S Customs Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW92GA036
A CFI BRIEFED HIS TWO RATED PILOTS ON THE TASKS, CONDITIONS AND STANDARDS FOR A SHORT FIELD LANDING TECHNIQUE, AND TOOK THE CONTROLS AS THE AIRCRAFT APPROACHED THE AIRPORT TO DEMONSTRATE A SHORT FIELD LANDING TECHNIQUE. ACCORDING TO THE THREE PILOTS ON BOARD, THE ENTIRE APPROACH, INCLUDING AIRSPEED, RATE OF DESCENT, AND APPROACH ANGLE, APPEARED NORMAL. TOUCHDOWN WAS MADE 22 INCHES SHORT OF THE LANDING SURFACE. SHORTLY AFTER TOUCHING DOWN, THE RIGHT WING DIPPED AND THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO ADD POWER TO EXECUTE A GO-AROUND. THE RIGHT WING AND PROPELLER MADE CONTACT WITH THE GROUND, CAUSING THE AIRPLANE TO VEER TO THE RIGHT, EVENTUALLY DEPARTING THE RUNWAY. THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR HAD COLLAPSED INTO THE WHEEL WELL.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO LAND AT THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT.
Full Narrative
A CFI BRIEFED HIS TWO RATED PILOTS ON THE TASKS, CONDITIONS AND STANDARDS FOR A SHORT FIELD LANDING TECHNIQUE, AND TOOK THE CONTROLS AS THE AIRCRAFT APPROACHED THE AIRPORT TO DEMONSTRATE A SHORT FIELD LANDING TECHNIQUE. ACCORDING TO THE THREE PILOTS ON BOARD, THE ENTIRE APPROACH, INCLUDING AIRSPEED, RATE OF DESCENT, AND APPROACH ANGLE, APPEARED NORMAL. TOUCHDOWN WAS MADE 22 INCHES SHORT OF THE LANDING SURFACE. SHORTLY AFTER TOUCHING DOWN, THE RIGHT WING DIPPED AND THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO ADD POWER TO EXECUTE A GO-AROUND. THE RIGHT WING AND PROPELLER MADE CONTACT WITH THE GROUND, CAUSING THE AIRPLANE TO VEER TO THE RIGHT, EVENTUALLY DEPARTING THE RUNWAY. THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR HAD COLLAPSED INTO THE WHEEL WELL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 MST
Nearest AirportAlexander Muni (0nm N)
Runway3
Runway Length6600 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech C-12C
Tail NumberN783MC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorU S Customs Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6 · Turboprop
Seats8
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 42 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 13 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 19 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT