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June 1, 1989 · Beech 60 · N5AN
Philadelphia, PA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 1, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Aircraft
Beech 60
Tail Number
N5AN
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC89LA143
THE AIRCRAFT MADE A HARD LANDING, RAN OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PLANE ERUPTED IN FLAMES AND WAS DESTROYED, BUT THE PILOT AND PASSENGERS WERE NOT INJURED.
NTSB Probable Cause
IMPROPER FLARE BY THE PILOT DURING THE LANDING, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT.
Full Narrative
THE AIRCRAFT MADE A HARD LANDING, RAN OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PLANE ERUPTED IN FLAMES AND WAS DESTROYED, BUT THE PILOT AND PASSENGERS WERE NOT INJURED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:39
Nearest AirportMOORHEAD (0nm N)
Runway6
Runway Length2085 ft
Runway Width180 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 60
Tail NumberN5AN
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-541 · Reciprocating · 380
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsUnknown
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0