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March 25, 2007 · Beech B24R · N1981L

Monks Corner, SC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 25, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Monks Corner, SC
Aircraft
Beech B24R
Tail Number
N1981L
Operator
Francis X Fitzpatrick
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL07CA056

The pilot stated that he was in contact with air traffic controllers and recalled that the radios began to flicker on and off and radio communication was lost. After checking the voltage he realized that he was having an electric failure. He set the transponder to the emergency code and prepared for a precautionary landing. The pilot stated that during the final approach to landing, he reduced the power to idle and attempted to extend the landing gear. The airplane began to descend rapidly and the pilot added power. The pilot stated, "although he added power the airplane continued to descend." He landed approximately 100 feet short of the runway, and collided with ground debris. After the airplane came to a stop the pilot and passengers exited the airplane uninjured. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical or flight control anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident. Examination by an FAA inspector revealed that the wings were separated from the wing roots, and the fuselage was buckled. The landing gear handle, and landing gear was in the up and stowed position. Further examination revealed the alternator tension bolt was loose.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's misjudgment of speed/distance/altitude which resulted in a undershoot of the runway.

Full Narrative

The pilot stated that he had three passengers onboard and was in contact with air traffic controllers at Charleston Approach. He recalled that the radios began to flicker on and off and radio communication was lost. After checking the voltage he realized that he was having an electric failure. He set the transponder to the emergency code and prepared for a precautionary landing at Berkeley County Airport, Moncks Corner, South Carolina. The pilot stated that during the final approach to landing, he reduced the power to idle and attempted to extended the landing gear. The airplane began to descend rapidly and the pilot added power. The pilot stated," although he added power the airplane continued to descend". He landed approximately 100 feet short of the runway, and collided with ground debris. After the airplane came to a stop the pilot and passengers exited the airplane uninjured. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical or flight control anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident. Examination by an FAA inspector revealed that the wings were separated from the wing roots, and the fuselage was buckled. The landing gear handle, and landing gear was in the up and stowed position. Further examination revealed the alternator tension bolt was loose.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time23:30 EDT
Nearest AirportBerkeley County (0nm)
Runway23
Runway Length4351 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech B24R
Tail NumberN1981L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFrancis X Fitzpatrick
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO360 SER · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 19 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind160° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 57
Altimeter30.25 inHg
Observation Time15:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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