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March 4, 2015 · Beech 58 · N50NH

Monroe, NC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 4, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Monroe, NC
Aircraft
Beech 58 (1979)
Tail Number
N50NH
Operator
Brick Street Mutual Insurance
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA15CA154

The pilot had initially intended to perform a GPS approach to runway 23, into the wind; however, the weather was below minimums for that approach and he then elected to perform an instrument landing system (ILS) approach in the opposite direction to runway 5. While about 100 feet above decision height for the ILS approach to runway 5, the pilot did not have the runway environment in sight and started to make the motions to go-around, but did not increase engine power. He then observed the runway centerline markings and due to excess speed and a tailwind, the airplane floated and landed long. When asked about the touchdown point location and speed at touchdown, the pilot estimated it was about 1,000 feet before the departure end of the 7,001-foot-long runway, at a speed of 85 knots. He applied the brakes, but the runway was wet and he did not feel deceleration. He left the flaps fully extended as the airplane traveled off the end of the runway, coming to rest upright in a grass area. The pilot added that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane. The recorded weather at the airport, about the time of the accident, included an 11-knot tailwind. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed damage to the landing gear and lower fuselage.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath and failure to perform a go-around once a safe landing could not accomplished, which resulted in a landing area overshoot and runway excursion.

Full Narrative

The pilot had initially intended to perform a GPS approach to runway 23, into the wind; however, the weather was below minimums for that approach and he then elected to perform an instrument landing system (ILS) approach in the opposite direction to runway 5. While about 100 feet above decision height for the ILS approach to runway 5, the pilot did not have the runway environment in sight and started to make the motions to go-around, but did not increase engine power. He then observed the runway centerline markings and due to excess speed and a tailwind, the airplane floated and landed long. When asked about the touchdown point location and speed at touchdown, the pilot estimated it was about 1,000 feet before the departure end of the 7,001-foot-long runway, at a speed of 85 knots. He applied the brakes, but the runway was wet and he did not feel deceleration. He left the flaps fully extended as the airplane traveled off the end of the runway, coming to rest upright in a grass area. The pilot added that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane. The recorded weather at the airport, about the time of the accident, included an 11-knot tailwind. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed damage to the landing gear and lower fuselage.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:38 EST
Nearest AirportCharlotte-Monroe County (0nm)
Runway05
Runway Length7001 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 58
Tail NumberN50NH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBrick Street Mutual Insurance
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO-520-CB · Reciprocating · 285 | Cont Motor · IO-520-CB · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 67 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 11 kt
Visibility0.2 sm
CeilingVertical visibility 200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 52
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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