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March 16, 2018 · Beech C99 · N213AV

Hastings, NE

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 16, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Hastings, NE
Aircraft
Beech C99 (1983)
Tail Number
N213AV
Operator
Ameriflight
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA167

According to the operator's director of safety, during landing in gusty crosswind conditions, the multi-engine, turbine-powered airplane bounced. The airplane then touched down a second time left of the runway centerline. "Recognizing their position was too far left," the flight crew attempted a go-around. However, both engines were almost at idle and "took time to spool back up." Without the appropriate airspeed, the airplane continued to veer to the left. A gust under the right wing "drove" the left wing into the ground. The airplane continued across a grass field, the nose landing gear collapsed, and the airplane slid to a stop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and left wing. The director of safety reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation system located at the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 110° at 21 knots, gusting to 35 knots. The pilot landed on runway 04. The Beechcraft airplane flight manual states the max demonstrated crosswind is 25 knots. Based on the stated wind conditions, the calculated crosswind component was 19 to 33 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's decision to land in a gusty crosswind that exceeded the airplane's maximum demonstrated crosswind and resulted in a runway excursion.

Full Narrative

The director of safety for the operator reported that, the flight crew reported that, during landing in gusty crosswind conditions, the multi-engine, turbine-powered airplane bounced. The airplane then touched down a second time, but was to the left of the runway centerline. "Recognizing their position was too far left", the flight crew attempted a go-around. However, both engines were almost at idle and "took time to spool back up". Without the appropriate airspeed, the airplane continued to veer left. A "gust" under the right wing "drove" the left wing into the ground. The airplane continued across a grass field, the nose landing gear collapsed, and the airplane slid to a stop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and left wing. The director of safety reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation system located at the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 110° at 21 knots, gusting to 35 knots. The pilot landed on runway 04. The Beechcraft airplane flight manual states the max demonstrated crosswind is 25 knots. Based on the stated wind conditions, the calculated crosswind component was 19 to 33 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:50 CDT
Nearest AirportHastings Muni (0nm SE)
Runway04
Runway Length4501 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech C99
Tail NumberN213AV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAmeriflight
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W Canada · PT6A-36GG · Turboprop · 750 | P&W Canada · PT6A-36GG · Turboprop · 750
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 60 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 31 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 21 kt, gusting 35 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 37 C
Altimeter29.51 inHg
Observation Time12:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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