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August 26, 2000 · Beech D-45 · N20685

Jacksonville, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 26, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Aircraft
Beech D-45
Tail Number
N20685
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA00LA254

The pilot said that during the landing he flared the airplane too high and the right wing dropped and impacted the runway before the landing gear, damaging a 4-foot outboard section of the right wing.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's improper landing flare which resulted the right wing dropping and impacting the runway.

Full Narrative

On August 26, 2000, about 1240 eastern daylight time, a Beech D-45, N20685, registered to the United States Navy, and operated by Jax Navy Flying Club, as a Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, struck a wing while landing at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft incurred substantial damage, and the private-rated pilot, and one passenger sustained no injuries. The flight originated from Bunnell, Florida, the same day, about 1140. The pilot stated that as he was landing the aircraft he flared it too high, and the right wing dropped and impacted the runway before the landing gear. He further stated that as a result of the impact, a 4-foot outboard section of the right wing had buckled. In addition, the pilot said that prior to the accident, there had been no mechanical malfunctions or failures to the aircraft or any of its systems. The pilot said that he was wearing prescription sunglasses with bifocals at the time of the accident, and he felt that they affected his depth perception.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:40 EDT
Nearest AirportJacksonville Nas (0nm)
Runway9
Runway Length8000 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech D-45
Tail NumberN20685
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-4 · Reciprocating · 225
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 56 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 6 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:40
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data