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July 4, 2013 · Beech A23-19 · N4785J

Easton, PA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 4, 2013
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Easton, PA
Aircraft
Beech A23-19 (1967)
Tail Number
N4785J
Operator
Aliosman Bilukbash
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA13CA315

According to the pilot, he had not flown for over two years prior to the accident flight. On the day of the accident, he took off and made two uneventful landings to runway 18. He then departed runway 36 and entered the airpark traffic pattern. The pilot reported his turn to final approach placed the airplane in position to land long and fast. He landed long on runway 36 and was unable to stop before the airplane departed the left side of the runway. The airplane dropped six feet down a steep embankment, crossed a road, and came to rest about 70 feet past the departure end of runway 36. Postaccident examination by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the right wing spar. At the time of the accident, the wind in the area was reported from 210 degrees at 12 knots, gusting to 17 knots. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind condition and his lack of recent experience.

Full Narrative

According to the pilot, he had not flown for over two years prior to the accident flight. On the day of the accident, he took off and made two uneventful landings to runway 18. He then departed runway 36 and entered the airpark traffic pattern. The pilot reported his turn to final approach placed the airplane in position to land long and fast. He landed long on runway 36 and was unable to stop before the airplane departed the left side of the runway. The airplane dropped six feet down a steep embankment, crossed a road, and came to rest about 70 feet past the departure end of runway 36. Postaccident examination by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the right wing spar. At the time of the accident, the wind in the area was reported from 210 degrees at 12 knots, gusting to 17 knots. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 EDT
Nearest AirportBraden Airpark (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length1956 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech A23-19
Tail NumberN4785J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAliosman Bilukbash
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 12 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.18 inHg
Observation Time20:51
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data