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June 1, 2013 · Beech A23-24 · N650VX

La Grande, OR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 1, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
La Grande, OR
Aircraft
Beech A23-24
Tail Number
N650VX
Operator
Hunt Russel and Anita
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR13CA261

The pilot reported that while flying with a certified flight instructor (CFI) for his biannual review, they were simulating an engine failure over the airport with the intent to land on the runway. After spiraling to traffic pattern altitude, the pilot entered a downwind leg for the runway. The pilot turned towards the runway and inadvertently stalled the airplane about 200 feet above the ground. The CFI took over the flight controls; the airplane struck the ground hard, broke off the right main landing gear, and bounced back into the air. The CFI climbed to a safe altitude and circled above the airport before conducting an uneventful landing onto the grass next to the runway. During the accident sequence, the right wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and the flight instructors failure to monitor the pilot during a simulated emergency landing.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that while flying with a certified flight instructor (CFI) for his biannual review, they were simulating an engine failure over the airport with the intent to land on the runway. After spiraling to traffic pattern altitude, the pilot entered a downwind leg for the runway. The pilot turned towards the runway and inadvertently stalled the airplane about 200 feet above the ground. The CFI took over the flight controls; the airplane struck the ground hard, broke off the right main landing gear, and bounced back into the air. The CFI climbed to a safe altitude and circled above the airport before conducting an uneventful landing onto the grass next to the runway. During the accident sequence, the right wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:40 PDT
Nearest AirportLa Grande/Union County Airport (1nm)
Runway34
Runway Length3876 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech A23-24
Tail NumberN650VX
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHunt Russel and Anita
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 SER · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 76 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point43 C
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time23:35
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data