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October 14, 1983 · Beech B-23 · N5234M
Topping, VA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 14, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Topping, VA
Aircraft
Beech B-23
Tail Number
N5234M
Operator
Air Services
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL84LA019
THE ACFT OVERRAN THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RWY AND COLLIDED WITH A DITCH DURING LANDING. THE WEATHER WAS VMC. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT 2 GO-AROUNDS HAD BEEN MADE BECAUSE THE ACFT WAS HIGH. ON THE 3RD APPROACH A TOUCHDOWN WAS MADE ABOUT 1/2 WAY DOWN THE 2500 FT RWY. THE PILOT THOUGHT SHE COULD STOP SO SHE RETRACTED THE FLAPS AND USED THE BRAKES. THE ACFT DID NOT STOP AND THE COLLISION WITH A DITCH FAILED THE NOSE GEAR.
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THE ACFT OVERRAN THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RWY AND COLLIDED WITH A DITCH DURING LANDING. THE WEATHER WAS VMC. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT 2 GO-AROUNDS HAD BEEN MADE BECAUSE THE ACFT WAS HIGH. ON THE 3RD APPROACH A TOUCHDOWN WAS MADE ABOUT 1/2 WAY DOWN THE 2500 FT RWY. THE PILOT THOUGHT SHE COULD STOP SO SHE RETRACTED THE FLAPS AND USED THE BRAKES. THE ACFT DID NOT STOP AND THE COLLISION WITH A DITCH FAILED THE NOSE GEAR.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:10 EDT
Nearest AirportHUMMEL (0nm S)
Runway18
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech B-23
Tail NumberN5234M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAir Services
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-4AK · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 31 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind300° @ 10 kt, gusting 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 15000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO