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March 27, 2010 · Beech 58 NO Series · N858PR

Naples, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 27, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Naples, FL
Aircraft
Beech 58 NO Series
Tail Number
N858PR
Operator
Golpa Gadoda
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10CA191

Upon arrival at his destination after an instrument-flight-rules flight, the pilot was cleared for a very-high frequency omnidirectional radio range approach to runway 5. The pilot encountered visual conditions at 400 feet. He flared the airplane high and fast and the airplane touched down hard on the runway and bounced. The airplane touched back down on the runway and began to porpoise. The nosewheel then sheared off and the airplane continued down the runway until it came to a complete stop. Both wings were wrinkled to their wing root and the cabin area was buckled. The pilot stated that there was nothing mechanically wrong with the airplane and that he simply "rounded out" too high and made a hard landing, resulting in the nose landing gear shearing off the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C

Full Narrative

The pilot stated he was conducting an instrument flight rules flight from Melbourne, Florida to Naples, Florida. Upon arrival at Naples, the pilot was cleared for a very-high frequency omnidirectional radio range approach to runway 5. The pilot encountered visual conditions at 400 feet. He flared the airplane high and fast and the airplane touched down hard on the runway and bounced. The airplane touched backed down on the runway and began to porpoise. The nose wheel sheared off and the airplane continued down the runway and came to a complete stop. Both wings were wrinkled to their wing root and the cabin area was buckled. The pilot stated there was nothing mechanically wrong with the airplane. He simply rounded out too high, and made a hard landing, resulting in the nose landing gear shearing off the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:15 EDT
Nearest AirportNaples Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway05
Runway Length5290 ft
Runway Width1612 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 58 NO Series
Tail NumberN858PR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGolpa Gadoda
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520_CB9B · Reciprocating · 300 | Continental · IO-520_CB9B · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 4 kt
Visibility1 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 57
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time12:29
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data