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October 9, 2005 · Beech 19A · N5083T

Jackson, MI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 9, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Jackson, MI
Aircraft
Beech 19A
Tail Number
N5083T
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI06LA006

The student pilot was attempting to land when the airplane porpoised and went off the side of the runway, striking a sign and sustaining substantial damage. The student pilot did not report any preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot's inadvertent porpoise during landing, which resulted in a loss of control and a collision with a sign.

Full Narrative

On October 9, 2005, at 1404 eastern daylight time, a Beech model 19A, N5083T, piloted by a student pilot, sustained substantial damage during landing on runway 32 (3,501 feet by 100 feet, asphalt), at the Jackson County Airport-Reynolds Field, Jackson, Michigan. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan. The pilot was not injured. The flight originated from the Owosso Community Airport, Owosso, Michigan, at an unconfirmed time. According to statements from two air traffic controllers, the airplane porpoised on runway 32 during landing. The controllers reported that the airplane then went off of the runway, striking a runway sign, and came to rest in the grass between runway 32 and taxiway D. The student pilot reported having a total of 39 hours of flight experience.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:04 EDT
Nearest AirportJackson County-Reynolds Field (0nm)
Runway32
Runway Length3501 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 19A
Tail NumberN5083T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 41 C
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time17:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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