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December 9, 2013 · Beech 58P · N53MT
Kalispell, MT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 9, 2013
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (1 serious injury, 2 minor injuries), 2 uninjured
Location
Kalispell, MT
Aircraft
Beech 58P (1980)
Tail Number
N53MT
Operator
Kszt
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR14CA067
The pilot reported that just prior to landing he noted there was ice on the airplane's wings. He activated the de-ice boots and proceeded to land. During the landing flare, about 12 feet above the ground, the airplane buffeted and the nose lowered. The pilot added full power to initiate a go-around when the airplane stalled and the left wing impacted the ground. The pilot reduced power; the airplane touched down onto the runway and skidded off the left side of the runway before it came to a rest. During the accident sequence the airplane's left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Temp/humidity/pressure-Conducive to structural icing-Not specified
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that just prior to landing he noted there was ice on the airplane's wings. He activated the de-ice boots and proceeded to land. During the landing flare, about 12 feet above the ground, the airplane buffeted and the nose lowered. The pilot added full power to initiate a go-around when the airplane stalled and the left wing impacted the ground. The pilot reduced power; the airplane touched down onto the runway and skidded off the left side of the runway before it came to a rest. During the accident sequence the airplane's left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 MST
Nearest AirportGlacier Park Intl Airport (0nm)
Runway2
Runway Length9007 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 58P
Tail NumberN53MT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKszt
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · TSIO-520 SER · Reciprocating · 325 | Cont Motor · TSIO-520 SER · Reciprocating · 325
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (1 serious injury, 2 minor injuries), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor2
Uninjured2
Total5
Crew 1Age 36 · First Class · Minor
Crew 2Age 36 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point7 C / 1 C
Altimeter30.32 inHg
Observation Time15:55
Weather SourceWFAC