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March 21, 2012 · Beech V35B · N17MJ

Malvern, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 21, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Malvern, AR
Aircraft
Beech V35B
Tail Number
N17MJ
Operator
Cole Gaither
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA225

The pilot reported that he diverted to the accident airport due to weather with low ceilings. He encountered a gust of wind and rain during the turn from the base leg to final approach, which caused the airplane to be right of the runway centerline. Although the airplane floated down the runway and landed long, the pilot elected not to do a go-around. The pilot reported that the wet runway caused the tires to hydroplane, which increased the stopping distance. The airplane was traveling about 5 to 10 mph when it overran the end of the runway. The pilot attempted to veer the airplane to the left, but the right wing hit a fence, and the nose gear collapsed. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to a longeron in the empennage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent/approach/glide path-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that he diverted to the accident airport due to weather with low ceilings. He encountered a gust of wind and rain during the turn from the base leg to final which caused him to be right of the runway centerline. Although the airplane floated down the runway and landed long, the pilot elected not to do a go-around. The pilot reported that the wet runway caused the tires to hydroplane, which increased the stopping distance. The airplane was traveling about 5 to 10 mph when it overran the end of the runway. The pilot attempted to veer the airplane to the left, but the right wing hit a fence and the nose gear collapsed. The examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to a longeron in the empennage. The pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunction or failure of the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 CDT
Nearest AirportMalvern Municipal (0nm)
Runway22
Runway Length3188 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech V35B
Tail NumberN17MJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCole Gaither
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO 520 · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingOvercast 1000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time16:00
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data