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August 25, 2001 · Beech 19 · N2009A

Augusta, ME

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 25, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Augusta, ME
Aircraft
Beech 19
Tail Number
N2009A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
IAD01LA105

While practicing touch-and-gos, the student pilot landed hard, the nose wheel impacted the fuselage, and the airplane slid to rest on its nose, on the remaining runway. The student pilot reported no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane. She also reported 37 hours of total flight experience, all of which were in make and model.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

Full Narrative

On August 25, 2001, about 0725 eastern daylight time, a Beech 19, N2009A, was substantially damaged during landing at the Augusta State Airport (AUG), Augusta, Maine. The certificated student pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the solo instructional flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. In a written statement provided to the operator, the pilot said: "While attempting to land (flap extended, airspeed 70 final approach), the airplane porpoised and bounced during touchdown. No hurt but damaged the nose gear and the propellers." The pilot additionally reported to the operator that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector interviewed the pilot after the accident. According to the inspector, the pilot was practicing touch-and-gos on runway 35 at AUG. During the last landing, the airplane landed hard, and the nose wheel impacted the fuselage. The airplane slid to rest, on its nose, on the remaining runway. Substantial damage was noted to the nose wheel, firewall, and underside of the fuselage. No mechanical deficiencies were observed by the inspector. Examination of the pilot's logbook revealed she had 37 hours of total flight experience, all were in the Beech 19. Several attempts were made to contact the pilot to obtain the NTSB Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report; however, none were successful. Weather reported at AUG, at 0653, included winds from 360 degrees at 5 knots, visibility 10 miles, and clear skies.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:25 EDT
Nearest AirportAugusta State Airport (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length5001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 19
Tail NumberN2009A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats3

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 43 C
Altimeter30.25 inHg
Observation Time11:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data