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July 17, 2005 · Beech 35 · N49KB
Carthage, NC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 17, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Carthage, NC
Aircraft
Beech 35
Tail Number
N49KB
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL05CA166
According to the pilot, during the landing roll the wind shifted to a tailwind and he applied brakes a little more than normal. Shortly afterwards he said the right brake failed and the airplane swung around and veered off the left side of the runway, slid 100 feet and came to rest in a deep gully lined with heavy wooded brush. Examination of the airplane found the right wing crumpled upwards, the right main and nose gear collapsed, and the propeller tips bent outward. The accident was not reported to the NTSB until November 16, 2005.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's excessive braking resulting in a loss of control and subsequent impact with gully. A related factor was the tailwind.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, during landing roll the wind shifted to a tailwind and he applied brakes a little more than normal. Shortly afterwards he said the right brake failed and the airplane swung around and veered off the left side of the runway, slid 100 feet and came to rest in a deep gully lined with heavy wooded brush. Examination of the airplane found the right wing crumpled upwards, the right main and nose gear collapsed, and the propeller tips bent outward. The accident was not reported to the NTSB until November 16, 2005.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 EDT
Nearest AirportGilliam-Mcconnell Airfield (0nm)
Runway13
Runway Length2538 ft
Runway Width36 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 35
Tail NumberN49KB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · E-225-8 · Reciprocating · 185
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0