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July 19, 2002 · Beech 58 · N9280Q

Provincetown, MA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 19, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Provincetown, MA
Aircraft
Beech 58
Tail Number
N9280Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC02LA143

According to the pilot, during an ILS RWY 07 approach, the airplane descended out of an overcast cloud layer about 200 feet above the ground, with a visibility of about 3/4 statute mile. The pilot noticed that the threshold of the 3,500-foot runway was off to his right. He added power to prevent a stall, and maneuvered towards the runway. He landed the airplane on runway centerline, about 1,700 feet from the departure end. He could not stop the airplane in the distance remaining, and it overran the departure end of the runway. The calculated no-wind landing distance at maximum gross weight was about 1,450 feet. Weather, recorded at the airport 2 minutes after the accident, included winds from 050 degrees true at 6 knots, a 100-foot overcast cloud layer, and a visibility of 1/4 statute mile. Approach procedure minimums included a 200-foot ceiling and a 3/4-statute-mile visibility. The pilot stated that he had "landed too fast," and that the cause of the accident was his failure to initiate a go-around when he was not in a proper position to land.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to initiate a timely go-around, which resulted in his landing the airplane long and fast. Factors included low ceilings and the airplane's initial misalignment with the runway.

Full Narrative

On July 19, 2002, at 1832 eastern daylight time, a Beech 58, N9280Q, was substantially damaged when it overran the departure end of runway 07 during a landing at Provincetown Municipal Airport (PVC), Provincetown, Massachusetts. The certificated private pilot and the passenger were not injured. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time. The airplane was operating on an instrument flight rules flight plan between Danbury Municipal Airport (DXR), Danbury, Connecticut, and Provincetown. The personal flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. According to the pilot, during the ILS RWY 07 approach, the airplane descended out of an overcast cloud layer about 200 feet above the ground, with a visibility of about 3/4 of a mile. The pilot noticed that the runway threshold was off to his right. He added power to prevent a stall, and maneuvered the airplane to the right. He landed the airplane at what he thought was 110 mph, about 1,800 feet down the runway. The pilot further stated that he thought the airplane's brakes were "not up to par" when he attempted to stop, but felt the overriding cause of the accident was his failure to initiate a go-around when he was not in a proper position to land. In a subsequent statement, the pilot also reported that he "landed too fast." According the airplane's Pilot Operating Handbook, at maximum gross weight, the "airspeed for safe operation," at "landing approach flaps 30," was 110 mph. The calculated no-wind landing distance at maximum gross weight was about 1,450 feet. Provincetown Airport runway 07 was about 3,500 feet long, and 100 feet wide. The ILS RWY 07 approach minimums included a 200-foot ceiling and a 3/4-statute-mile visibility. Weather, recorded at the airport 2 minutes after the accident, included winds from 050 degrees true at 6 knots, temperature 71 degrees Fahrenheit, dewpoint 64 degrees Fahrenheit, a 100-foot overcast cloud layer, and a visibility of 1/4 statute mile.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:32 EDT
Nearest AirportProvincetown Municipal (0nm)
Runway07
Runway Length3498 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 58
Tail NumberN9280Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520 · Reciprocating · 285 | Continental · IO-520 · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsIMC
LightDusk
Wind50° @ 6 kt
Visibility0.2 sm
CeilingOvercast 100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 64 F
Altimeter29.81 inHg
Observation Time22:35
Weather SourceWFAC

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