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August 3, 2018 · Beech 58 Undesignat · N59PR

Greenville, SC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 3, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Greenville, SC
Aircraft
Beech 58 Undesignat (2000)
Tail Number
N59PR
Operator
Four D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA467

The pilot in the multiengine airplane reported that, following an instrument approach, the airplane broke out of the clouds about 600 ft above ground level. The pilot reported that he was concerned that the airplane was too high for a safe landing on the wet runway, so he contacted air traffic control and requested to circle and land. The tower controller cleared the pilot to circle and land on a 4,000-ft-long runway. The pilot reported that, during the landing roll, as the airplane approached the last taxiway, the airplane slid and overran the runway end. The airplane then rolled down an embankment and impacted a chain link fence and trees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings. According to Federal Aviation Administration aviation safety inspectors, the airplane touched down with about 1,300 ft of runway remaining.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot failure to attain the proper touchdown point on a wet runway, which resulted in insufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane.

Full Narrative

The pilot in the multi-engine airplane reported that following an instrument approach, the airplane broke out of the clouds about 600ft AGL. Concerned with the length of remaining runway, the pilot felt that the airplane was too high for a safe landing on the wet asphalt. The pilot requested to circle and land. The tower controller cleared the pilot to circle and land on a 4,000ft runway. During the landing roll, the pilot reported that as the airplane approached the last taxiway the airplane was "sliding instead of stopping", and it over-ran the runway. The airplane exited the departure end of the runway and rolled down an embankment, impacting a chain link fence and trees. According to Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Safety Inspectors, the airplane touched down with about 1,300ft of runway remaining. The pilot informed the ASI that there were no mechanical issues with the airplane. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:25 EDT
Nearest AirportGreenville Downtown (0nm N)
Runway28
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 58 Undesignat
Tail NumberN59PR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFour D
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsReciprocating | Reciprocating
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 59 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 4 kt
CeilingBroken clouds 800 ft
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time14:25
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data