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September 26, 2009 · Beech A23-19 · N7944L
Tehachapi, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 26, 2009
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Tehachapi, CA
Aircraft
Beech A23-19
Tail Number
N7944L
Operator
Fly N Oma S Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR09CA466
The pilot stated that he overshot his turn to final and had to bank hard left to align with the center of the runway; as a result he was off to the extreme left side of the runway. He banked hard right to correct, and landed hard on the left edge of the runway. The airplane bounced and landed on the right side of the runway. The pilot stated that he added power in an attempt to salvage the landing; however, the airplane departed the runway, impacted a chain link fence, and came to rest nose down. The pilot stated that the airplane and engine experienced no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to attain an established approach path while on final approach resulting in an improper flare and bounced landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he overshot his turn to final and had to bank hard left to align with the center of the runway; as a result he was off to the extreme left side of the runway. He banked hard right to correct, and landed hard on the left edge of the runway. The airplane bounced and landed on the right side of the runway. The pilot stated that he added power in an attempt to salvage the landing; however, the airplane departed the runway, impacted a chain link fence, and came to rest nose down. The pilot stated that the airplane and engine experienced no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:09 PDT
Nearest AirportTehachapi Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway29
Runway Length4031 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech A23-19
Tail NumberN7944L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFly N Oma S Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time15:00
Weather SourcePILO