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April 29, 2004 · Beech D95A · N7908M

Athens, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 29, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Athens, GA
Aircraft
Beech D95A
Tail Number
N7908M
Operator
Travelers Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL04CA101

The pilot initially called Athens Air Traffic Control Tower 7 miles south of the airport and was instructed to report a right base for runway 09. The pilot called 2 minutes later on a long right base for runway 09. The pilot was cleared to land on runway 09 at that time. The pilot called the tower back 1 mile on final for runway 02, saying he was on final for runway 09. The Tower informed the pilot that he was on final for runway 02 and was cleared to land. The pilot acknowledged the clearance for runway 02 and proceeded to land. The pilot stated to the airport assistant manager that he landed fast and past the numbers. The pilot applied brakes and the aircraft went severely to the right side of the runway; reporting there was no left brake. The airplane was centered again on the runway and the pilot re-applied the brakes. The airplane veered to the right again; reportedly still no left brake. The pilot could not stop the airplane. There was not enough runway left to take off, so the pilot decided to let the airplane exit off the end of the runway into the grass and roll to a stop. Upon entering the grass at the end of the runway, the pilot saw a fence on the downward slope of a gulley. The pilot then decided to add power and lower the flaps to the "fly" over the fence and gulley. The pilot cleared the fence and gulley. However, after landing on the opposite side the nose gear collapsed. Examination of the airplane revealed the nose gear collapsed, damage to the nose cone, brakes, right wing spar and the tail. Damage to both propellers and engines were due to propeller strikes.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's misjudgment of airspeed and distance which resulted in an overshoot of the runway and collision with ground. The tailwind was a factor.

Full Narrative

On April 29, 2004 at 1343 eastern daylight time, a Beech D95A, N7908M, registered to and operated by Travelers Air LLC, rolled off the end of runway 02 after landing, and collided with the ground at Athens/Ben Epps Airport, Athens, Georgia. The personal flight was operated under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and an instrument flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight originated from Kissimmee Municipal, Orlando, Florida on April 29, 2004 at 1145. The pilot initially radioed Athens Tower 7 miles south of the airport and was instructed by the tower controller to report a right base for runway 09. The pilot reported two minutes later on a long right base for runway 09. The pilot was cleared to land runway 09 at that time. The pilot called the tower back one mile on final for runway 02, saying he was on final for runway 09. The Tower informed the pilot that he was on final for runway 02 and cleared to land. The pilot acknowledged the clearance for runway 02 and proceeded to land. The pilot applied brakes and the aircraft went severely to the right side of the runway; reporting there was no left brake. The airplane was centered again on the runway and the pilot re-applied the brakes. The airplane veered to the right again; reportedly still no left brake. The pilot could not stop the airplane. There was not enough runway left to take off, so the pilot decided to let the airplane exit off the end of the runway into the grass and roll to a stop. Upon entering the grass, the pilot saw a fence on the downward slope of a gully about 200 feet from the end of the runway. The pilot then decided to add power and lower the flaps to "fly" over the fence and gully. The airplane cleared the fence and gully. However, after landing on the opposite side, the nose gear collapsed coming to rest 500 feet beyond the end of runway 02. The Beech D95A has a stall speed of 61 miles per hour and its landing ground roll is 1015 feet long. Runway 02 at Athens/Ben Epps Airport is 4000 feet long. The pilot had a tailwind of 6 knots at 180 degrees at the time of the accident. The pilot stated to the airport assistant manager that he landed fast and past the runway numbers. The pilot did not report any mechanical problems prior to the accident. Examination of the airplane revealed the nose gear collapsed and damage to the nose cone, right wing spar and the tail. The brake pads were worn. Both propellers and engines were damaged. An employee of the wreckage recovery company, who operated the brakes while towing the airplane, noticed, "the left brake did not perform as well as the right brake."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:43 EDT
Nearest AirportAthens / Ben Epps (0nm N)
Runway02
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech D95A
Tail NumberN7908M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTravelers Air
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 BIB · Reciprocating · 180 | Lycoming · IO-360 BIB · Reciprocating · 180
Seats5

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 61 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter30.35 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data