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February 22, 2011 · Beech 58 · N12LK
Prospect Heights, IL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 22, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Prospect Heights, IL
Aircraft
Beech 58
Tail Number
N12LK
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA208
The pilot stated that during the landing, he misjudged the airplane's height above the runway. He flared the airplane too soon and it touched down hard. The airplane slid down the runway and came to rest upright. During the accident sequence, the airplane sustained damage to the fuselage and both wings. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that during the landing, he misjudged the height above the runway. The pilot flared the airplane too soon, and the airplane experienced a hard landing. The airplane slid down the runway and came to rest upright. During the accident sequence, the airplane sustained damage to the fuselage and both wings. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:00 CST
Nearest AirportChicago Executive Airport (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 58
Tail NumberN12LK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO 520 SERIES · Reciprocating · 285 | Cont Motor · IO 520 SERIES · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind80° @ 9 kt, gusting 14 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 43 C
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Weather SourcePILO