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July 26, 1990 · Beech A36TC · N3738U
Oshkosh, WI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 26, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Oshkosh, WI
Aircraft
Beech A36TC
Tail Number
N3738U
Operator
Mumford Philip D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI90LA200
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS FOLLOWING TRAFFIC FOR THE LENDING RUNWAY WHEN HE WAS ADVISED OF A DISPLACED THRESHOLD. HE REPORTED THAT 'WHILE EXTENDING THE LANDING, I STALLED JUST ABOVE THE RUNWAY RESULTING IN A HARD LANDING.'
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO RECOGNIZE THE DETERIORATING AIRSPEED AND IMMINENT STALL DURING THE LANDING FLARE, WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS FOLLOWING TRAFFIC FOR THE LENDING RUNWAY WHEN HE WAS ADVISED OF A DISPLACED THRESHOLD. HE REPORTED THAT 'WHILE EXTENDING THE LANDING, I STALLED JUST ABOVE THE RUNWAY RESULTING IN A HARD LANDING.'
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 CDT
Nearest AirportOshkosh Wittman Field (0nm N)
Runway18R
Runway Length8000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech A36TC
Tail NumberN3738U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMumford Philip D
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-UB · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 11 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 15000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:55
Weather SourceWFAC