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February 6, 2002 · Beech 200 · N93LV

Camden, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 6, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (8 uninjured)
Location
Camden, AR
Aircraft
Beech 200
Tail Number
N93LV
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW02LA077

While the pilot was executing an instrument approach, the aircraft descended out of the clouds at 900 feet msl. During the landing flare, at approximately 15 to 20 feet above the runway, the pilot felt a shudder, the aircraft dropped and touched down "hard" separating the left main landing gear. Subsequently, the left wing contacted the ground, and the airplane skidded off the left side of the runway. According to an FAA inspector, the pilot admitted to making a "mistake" by letting the airplane get too slow with approach flaps.

NTSB Probable Cause

The inadvertent stall as the result of the pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed. A contributing factor was the pilot's use of the approach flaps setting for the landing.

Full Narrative

On February 6, 2002, at 0815 central standard time, N93LV, a Beech 200 twin-engine airplane, was substantially damaged during a hard landing at Camden/Harrell Field, in Camden, Arkansas. The airplane was registered to and operated by Lockheed Martin Vought Systems of Grand Prairie, Texas. The airline transport rated pilot, copilot, and the six passengers were not injured. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed, and an Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) flight plan was filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 executive/corporate flight. The cross-country flight originated from Arlington, Texas, at 0710, and was destined for Camden. The pilot reported to the NTSB investigator-in-charge, that while executing the GPS 18 approach to runway 18 at the Camden/Harrell Field Airport, the aircraft descended out of the clouds at 900 feet msl. During the landing flare, at approximately 15 to 20 feet above the runway, he felt a shudder, the aircraft dropped and touched down "hard" separating the left main landing gear. Subsequently, the left wing contacted the ground, and the airplane skidded off the left side of the runway. Examination of the accident site by the airport manager revealed that the airplane touched down 800 feet from the approach end of the 6,501 foot asphalt runway. The FAA inspector, who responded to the accident site, reported that both the left and right wing spars were damaged, the nose landing gear was damaged, and the left main landing gear was sheared off. Further examination of the airplane revealed that approach flaps setting was selected for the approach and landing. The FAA inspector reported that the pilot admitted to making a "mistake" by letting the airplane get too slow with approach flaps.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:15 CST
Nearest AirportHarrell Field (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length6501 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 200
Tail NumberN93LV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PT6-41 · Turboprop · 850
Seats10

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (8 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured8
Total8
Crew 1Age 36 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 44 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility2.5 sm
CeilingOvercast 400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 30 C
Altimeter31.14 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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