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July 14, 2002 · Beech BE-76 · N6630D

Atlanta, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 14, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Atlanta, GA
Aircraft
Beech BE-76
Tail Number
N6630D
Operator
Anthony Walker
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL02LA142

According to the pilot, he landed the airplane hard on the right main gear first and the airplane bounced after blowing the right main tire. Passengers reported that the airplane bounced back to the left and that the left propeller struck the runway. The pilot regained control of the airplane and taxied off the side of the runway. Examination of the airplane found the left propeller, right wing spar and right main landing gear were damaged.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

Full Narrative

On July 14, 2002, at 1203 eastern daylight time, a Beech BE-76, N6630D, registered to Aviation Atlanta Inc., and operated by the private pilot landed hard on runway 20L, at the DeKalb-Peachtree airport in Atlanta, Georgia. The flight was operated under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91, and visual flight rules. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the local flight. The airplane sustained substantial damage and the pilot and two passengers were not injured. The flight originated from Atlanta, Georgia on July 14, 2002, at an undetermined time. According to the pilot, he landed the airplane hard on the right main gear first and bounced after blowing the right main tire. Passengers reported that the airplane bounced back to the left and that the left propeller struck the runway. The pilot regained control of the airplane and taxied off the side of the runway. Examination of the airplane found the left propeller, right wing spar and right main gear were damaged. No flight control malfunctions or mechanical problems were reported by the pilot. Neither the registered owner or the pilot provided a pilot/operator report as requested.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:03 EDT
Nearest AirportDekalb-Peachtree (0nm)
Runway20R
Runway Length3744 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech BE-76
Tail NumberN6630D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAnthony Walker
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating · 180 | Lycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 7 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4800 ft
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data