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July 31, 2013 · Beech 58 · N58DL
New Bedford, MA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 31, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
New Bedford, MA
Aircraft
Beech 58
Tail Number
N58DL
Operator
Randolph Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA13CA355
According to the pilot, he was completing a short cross-country flight and planned a practice short field landing at the destination airport. He landed on his planned touchdown point, but did not take the height of the runway threshold lights into consideration. During the final approach, the airplane struck the approach lighting system at the 400 and 600-foot positions from the runway end. An inspector from the Federal Aviation Administration examined the airplane and confirmed substantial damage to the lower surface of the fuselage, including both wing bulkheads. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The runway had a 413-foot-long displaced threshold and the touchdown occurred near the front edge of the threshold.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper decision to land in the displaced threshold, resulting in a collision with the approach lighting system.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he was completing a short cross-country flight and planned a practice short field landing at the destination airport. He landed on his planned touchdown point, but did not take the height of the runway threshold lights into consideration. During the final approach, the airplane struck the approach lighting system at the 400 and 600-foot positions from the runway end. An inspector from the Federal Aviation Administration examined the airplane and confirmed substantial damage to the lower surface of the fuselage, including both wing bulkheads. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The runway had a 413-foot-long displaced threshold and the touchdown occurred near the front edge of the threshold.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 EDT
Nearest AirportNew Bedford Regional (1nm)
Runway23
Runway Length4997 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 58
Tail NumberN58DL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRandolph Aviation
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 78 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC