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October 27, 2019 · Beech A36 · N9008V

Le Roy, NY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 27, 2019
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (4 minor injuries)
Location
Le Roy, NY
Aircraft
Beech A36 (1969)
Tail Number
N9008V
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA20CA048

The pilot reported that, before the takeoff roll, he had increased the trim because the tail felt like it was "lifting ahead of the nose when not heavily loaded in the rear." During the takeoff roll, while about 73 knots and 1,800 ft down the runway, the airplane lifted off. The airplane was still in ground effect, and the pilot applied forward yoke pressure to increase the airspeed. He recalled checking the gauges, and all appeared within normal limits. The airplane descended to the runway about 74 knots and bounced. The airplane overran the runway, and the pilot pushed forward on the yoke to level the airplane, but the airplane encountered a wind gust from the left and touched down in the grass about 155 ft beyond the end of the runway. The nose landing gear collapsed, and the airplane stopped. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mounts, the elevator, and both wings. 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 improper pitch control during takeoff in high, gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway overrun and the nose landing gear collapsing.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that prior to the takeoff roll, he had increased the airplane's trim because, "the tail fells like it is lifting ahead of the nose when not heavily loaded in the rear." During the takeoff roll, about 73 knots and 1,800 ft down the runway the airplane ascended. The airplane was still in ground effect, and the pilot applied forward yoke pressure to increase the airplane's airspeed. About 1,000ft further, he noticed that the airspeed was 75 knots. He recalled checking the gauges and all appeared within normal limits. The airplane descended to the runway about 74 knots airspeed and bounced. The airplane overran the runway and he pushed forward on the yoke to level the airplane, but the airplane encountered a wind gust from the left and touched down in the grass about 155ft beyond the end of the runway. The nose landing gear collapsed, and the airplane stopped. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mounts, elevator and both wings. According to the nearest METAR located 14 miles northeast of the accident site, about the time of the accident, the wind was reported as being from 260° at 17 knots and gusting to 30 knots. The pilot took off from runway 28. 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 Time15:00 EDT
Nearest AirportLEROY (0nm N)
Runway28
Runway Length3854 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech A36
Tail NumberN9008V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520 · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury Summary4 injuries (4 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor4
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 17 kt, gusting 30 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2900 ft
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 48
Altimeter29.70 inHg
Observation Time18:54
Weather SourceWFAC

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