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August 22, 2012 · Beech 35-C33 · N331DP
Burlington, NC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 22, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Burlington, NC
Aircraft
Beech 35-C33
Tail Number
N331DP
Operator
Mac Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12CA558
The pilot stated that the purpose of the flight was for him to demonstrate to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, who was on the ground witnessing the flight, his ability to land an airplane. On the first landing, the airplane landed hard, and the right main landing gear tire deflated. The airplane veered off the right side of the runway and came to rest, damaging the right wing spar and fuselage. The pilot reported there was no preimpact mechanical failure or malfunction that caused the hard landing.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that the purpose of the flight was for him to demonstrate his ability to land an airplane to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, who was on the ground witnessing the flight. On the first landing, the airplane was landed hard causing the right main landing gear tire to deflate. The airplane veered off the right side of the runway and came to rest near airport facility equipment. The pilot further reported there was no preimpact mechanical failure or malfunction that caused the hard landing. Damage to the airplane was the right wing spar, left wing skin, and wrinkle in the fuselage skin above the right wing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:20 EDT
Nearest AirportBurlington-Alamance Regional (0nm)
Runway06
Runway Length4999 ft
Runway Width99 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 35-C33
Tail NumberN331DP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMac Air
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · I0-470-K · Reciprocating · 225
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 77 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind4 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time15:54
Weather SourceWFAC