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May 6, 2008 · Beech 65-A90 · N41DZ
Titusville, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 6, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Titusville, FL
Aircraft
Beech 65-A90
Tail Number
N41DZ
Operator
Titusville Drop Zone
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC08CA177
The pilot was landing the twin-engine, turboprop airplane on a 3,000-foot-long, 70-foot-wide, asphalt runway, when he encountered a high sink rate. He applied engine power; however, the engines did not respond quickly enough to prevent a hard landing. During the hard landing, the main landing gear separated and the left landing gear struck the vertical stabilizer. The pilot subsequently performed a go-around and landed on a grass runway, without further incident. The pilot stated that he did not experience any mechanical malfunctions. He reported 5000 hours of total flight experience, which included 500 hours in the same make and model as the accident airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing the Beech 65-A90, on a 3,000-foot-long, 70-foot-wide, asphalt runway, when the airplane encountered a high sink rate. The pilot applied engine power; however, the engines did not respond quickly enough to prevent a hard landing. During the hard landing, the main landing gear separated and the left landing gear struck the vertical stabilizer. The pilot subsequently performed a go-around and landed on a grass runway, without further incident. The pilot stated he did not experience any mechanical malfunctions. He reported 5000 hours of total flight experience, which included 500 hours in the same make and model as the accident airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 EDT
Nearest AirportArthur Dunn Air Park (0nm)
Runway33
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 65-A90
Tail NumberN41DZ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTitusville Drop Zone
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PT-6-13S · Turboprop · 550 | Pratt & Whitney · PT-6-13S · Turboprop · 550
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 12 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time14:50
Weather SourceWFAC