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November 29, 2007 · Beech A23 · N8770M
Death Valley, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 29, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Death Valley, CA
Aircraft
Beech A23
Tail Number
N8770M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA08CA049
The pilot reported that during the landing on runway 5, the touchdown was hard and the airplane bounced and started to "porpoise". Subsequently the nosewheel landing gear failed aft, and the airplane nosed down and slid to a stop. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane at the time of the accident. Examination of the airplane by salvage personnel revealed that the engine mount and firewall were bent.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper flare during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing on runway 5, the touchdown was hard and the airplane bounced and started to "porpoise". Subsequently the nose wheel landing gear failed aft, and the airplane nosed down and slid to a stop. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane at the time of the accident. Examination of the airplane by salvage personnel revealed that the engine mount and firewall were bent.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 PST
Nearest AirportStovepipe Wells Airport (0nm)
Runway5
Runway Length3260 ft
Runway Width65 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech A23
Tail NumberN8770M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-340-A · Reciprocating · 165
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 38 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 9 C
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Weather SourceWFAC