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July 28, 2019 · Beech 36 A36 · N343AB

Richmond, VA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 28, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Richmond, VA
Aircraft
Beech 36 A36 (2000)
Tail Number
N343AB
Operator
Ponderosa 343
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA465

The pilot reported that, during landing and just before touchdown, the stall warning horn sounded but that he briefly thought it was the "gear warning annunciator." Thinking he had not lowered the landing gear, he rapidly increased the throttle to produce full engine power in an attempt to go-around. However, he did not apply sufficient right rudder inputs, and the airplane deviated to the left and drifted over grass past the edge of the asphalt runway. Further, the airplane had not attained sufficient altitude to clear rising terrain, and the propeller tips hit the terrain, the engines stopped, and the airplane slid on the grass. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage. Additionally, the pilot reported that he should have relied on the "three in the green" before attempting a go-around. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control and attain sufficient altitude to clear rising terrain during an attempted go-around.

Full Narrative

The pilot in the retractable landing gear-equipped airplane reported that during landing and just before touchdown, the stall warning horn sounded. He heard a "scraping-sounding," and, "I thought the stall horn was the gear warning annunciator." The pilot aborted the landing and rapidly increased the throttle to produce full engine power. He recalled that, "I did not put in enough right rudder," to counter the torque and p-factor. The airplane drifted over the left edge of the asphalt runway and began to climb. However, the airplane impacted the rising terrain and skidded to a stop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage. Additionally, the pilot reported that he should have relied upon the "three in the green" before aborting the landing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:10 EDT
Nearest AirportRichmond Executive-Chesterfiel (0nm ESE)
Runway33
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 36 A36
Tail NumberN343AB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPonderosa 343
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-550-B · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.17 inHg
Observation Time16:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data