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June 16, 2013 · Beech 58P · N5958P

St Paul, MN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 16, 2013
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Location
St Paul, MN
Aircraft
Beech 58P (1979)
Tail Number
N5958P
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13LA579

The pilot reported that, after touching down, he realized that the airplane had landed long, so he chose to reject the landing. He then heard a "thump" during the initial climb, so he returned to the airport and landed the airplane. A postaccident examination revealed that the right side of the lower fuselage and cockpit floor had been damaged beneath the copilot/right-front passenger seat. Damage was also observed to an airport sign off the runway's right side. The pilot reported no preaccident failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation and that no flight control issues occurred during the go-around after the impact with the airport sign.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a rejected landing, which resulted in a collision with an airport sign off the right side of the runway during the transition to the initial climb.

Full Narrative

On June 16, 2013, about 0130 central daylight time, a Beech model 58P airplane, N5958P, was substantially damaged when it impacted an airport sign during a rejected landing on runway 14 (6,491 feet by 150 feet, asphalt) at the St. Paul Downtown Airport (STP), St. Paul, Minnesota. The pilot and one passenger were not injured. The second passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was registered to and operated by the pilot under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight, which was operated on an instrument flight rules flight plan. The flight originated from the Duluth International Airport (DLH), Duluth, Minnesota, about 0015.The pilot stated that after touching down he realized that he had landed long and elected to reject the landing. He reported hearing a "thump" during the initial climb. He returned for a landing and, during the rollout, realized that the right brake was not functional. He used differential thrust to taxi to the ramp. During a postflight inspection, the pilot observed damage to the lower fuselage. A postaccident examination revealed that the right side of the lower fuselage and cockpit floor had been damaged beneath the co-pilot/right front passenger seat. Damage was also observed to an airport sign off the right side of runway 14, in the vicinity of taxiway A1. The pilot stated that there were no failures or malfunctions with the airplane before the accident. He added that there were no flight control issues during the go-around after the impact with the airport sign.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time01:30 CDT
Nearest AirportSt. Paul Downtown (1nm S)
Runway14
Runway Length6491 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 58P
Tail NumberN5958P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · TSIO-520 · Reciprocating · 325 | Cont Motor · TSIO-520 · Reciprocating · 325
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsIMC
LightNight
WindCalm
Visibility0 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 57
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time06:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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