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March 8, 2003 · Beech 23 · N6995Q

Cincinnati, OH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 8, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Cincinnati, OH
Aircraft
Beech 23
Tail Number
N6995Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
IAD03LA037

The pilot/owner was in the right seat, and the second pilot was at the controls, in the left seat. The airplane entered the traffic pattern, and during the approach, the second pilot added two notches of flaps, and maintained an approach speed of 80 mph as the airplane crossed the threshold for runway 24. About 20 feet above the ground, the second pilot initiated a flare, and the airplane "dropped straight down," and impacted the runway. The pilots did not obtain a weather briefing or check winds reported on the field, but estimated that they were from 220 degrees at 10-15, gusting to about 20 knots. The second pilot also noted that "turbulent wind" was on the final approach. The pilot/owner reported 138 hours of flight experience and 43 hours in make and model, while the second pilot reported 70 hours of flight time and 6 hours in make and model. The pilot/owner stated there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The second pilot's inadequate flare and the pilot/owner's lack of remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the wind gusts.

Full Narrative

On March 8, 2003, at 1315 eastern standard time, a Beech 23, N6995Q, was substantially damaged during a landing at Cincinnati - Blue Ash Airport (ISZ), Cincinnati, Ohio. The certificated private pilot/owner, a second pilot, and a passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight which originated at Virgil I. Grissom Municipal Airport (BFR), Bedford, Indiana. No flight plan was filed for the personal flight which was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. According to the owner of the airplane, he and the second pilot had completed a flight from Cincinnati to Bedford, during which, the owner was seated in the left seat and the second pilot was in the right seat. After landing at Bedford, the airplane was refueled and the pilots changed seats. The owner stated that he remained pilot-in-command during the return flight from Bedford to Cincinnati, even though the second pilot was manipulating the controls. Upon arrival in Cincinnati, the second pilot entered the traffic pattern and prepared for a landing on runway 24. He added two notches of flaps, and maintained an approach speed of 80 mph as the airplane crossed the runway threshold. About 20 feet above the ground, the second pilot initiated a flare, and the airplane "dropped straight down" and impacted the runway. The owner reported that the pilots did not obtain a weather briefing or check the winds from the ASOS or AWOS reporting systems on the field, prior to landing. The owner estimated the winds were from 220 degrees at 10-15 knots, gusting to about 20 knots. He also reported no mechanical anomalies with the airplane, and that he had 138 hours of flight experience, with 43 hours in make and model. The second pilot reported that he intended to "land long" on runway 24, due to the "turbulent wind" on final approach. However, just after crossing the threshold, the airplane "fell straight down," and impacted the runway. The second pilot also stated that the approach speed of the airplane was about 80 mph; however, he felt he should have added more power due to the wind conditions. The second pilot reported 70 hours of flight experience, 6 of which were in make and model. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector revealed substantial damage to both wings, the landing gear, and the propeller. Weather reported at an airport 9 miles to the south, at 1253, included winds from 190 degrees at 13 knots, 10 miles visibility, and clear skies.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:15 EST
Nearest AirportBlue Ash Airport (0nm)
Runway24
Runway Length3499 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 23
Tail NumberN6995Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 A2G · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 43 · None · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 13 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 36 C
Altimeter29.89 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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