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December 11, 1988 · Beech 24R · N9233S
Oxford, MA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 11, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Oxford, MA
Aircraft
Beech 24R
Tail Number
N9233S
Operator
Carl Brown
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC89LA046
THE AIRCRAFT WAS OBSERVED TO MAKE A LONG LANDING WITH A QUARTERING TAILWIND OF 15 KNOTS. THE AIRCRAFT WAS UNABLE TO STOP ON THE 2047 FOOT RUNWAY, RAN OFF THE DEPARTURE END, ACROSS A ROAD AND INTO AN AREA OF BRUSH. THE TOUCHDOWN POINT WAS ESTIMATED BY WITNESS AS 1/2 TO 2/3 OF THE WAY DOWN THE RUNWAY.
NTSB Probable Cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO STOP THE AIRCRAFT ON THE AVAILABLE RUNWAY DUE TO A LONG LANDING.
Full Narrative
THE AIRCRAFT WAS OBSERVED TO MAKE A LONG LANDING WITH A QUARTERING TAILWIND OF 15 KNOTS. THE AIRCRAFT WAS UNABLE TO STOP ON THE 2047 FOOT RUNWAY, RAN OFF THE DEPARTURE END, ACROSS A ROAD AND INTO AN AREA OF BRUSH. THE TOUCHDOWN POINT WAS ESTIMATED BY WITNESS AS 1/2 TO 2/3 OF THE WAY DOWN THE RUNWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 EST
Nearest AirportOXFORD (0nm N)
Runway20
Runway Length2047 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 24R
Tail NumberN9233S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCarl Brown
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1B6 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 15 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point25 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO