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May 14, 2000 · Beech A23-19 · N5665S

Holmen, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 14, 2000
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Holmen, WI
Aircraft
Beech A23-19
Tail Number
N5665S
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI00LA136

The pilot performed a go-around due to the crosswind condition during his first landing. He reported a gust of wind lifted the airplane during the second landing which resulted in the airplane traveling off the right side of the runway. The airplane contacted a runway light, a wind sock, a garden, and shrubs. The right wing then contacted a maple tree which yawed the airplane to the right and it came to rest in a swimming pool. The inspector reported the residence where the swimming pool was located was approximately 150 to 200 feet from the runway. Wind reported at LaCrosse, Wisconsin, 11 miles south of the accident site, at 1150 cdt, were from 300 degrees at 15 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind, along with the runway light, windsock, garden, and swimming pool that the airplane contacted.

Full Narrative

On May 14, 2000, at 1200 central daylight time (cdt), a Beech A23-19, N5665S, collided with the terrain and a swimming pool, following a loss of directional control while landing on runway 36 (3,200' x 60', asphalt) at the Holland Airpark, Holmen, Wisconsin. The private pilot was not injured and the passenger suffered serious injuries. The 14 CFR Part 91 flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan. The flight originated from Reedsburg, Wisconsin, at 1100 cdt. The pilot reported he made a landing attempt with a crosswind from the west-northwest. He reported he "Didn't like [the] attempt" and he elected to perform a go-around. The pilot reported that a gust of wind from the west-northwest was encountered after touching down on the second landing. He reported he was approximately half way down the runway when this occurred. The pilot reported the gust lifted the airplane and moved it to the right of the runway. He reported he "Could not get plane back to runway and ended up in an above ground swimming pool." The accident site was examined by an inspector from the Federal Aviation Administration Milwaukee Flight Standards District Office. The inspector reported the airplane traveled off the right side of the runway where it contacted a runway light, a wind sock, a garden, and shrubs. The right wing of the airplane then contacted a maple tree which yawed the airplane to the right prior to it coming to rest in the swimming pool. The inspector reported the residence where the swimming pool was located was approximately 150 to 200 feet from the runway. Wind reported at LaCrosse, Wisconsin, 11 miles south of the accident site, at 1150 cdt, were from 300 degrees at 15 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 CDT
Nearest AirportHolland Air Park (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech A23-19
Tail NumberN5665S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2C · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 65 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsUnknown
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 15 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 30 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:50
Weather SourceWFAC

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