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February 10, 2020 · Beech 36 A36 · N6056Q

Avalon, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 10, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Avalon, CA
Aircraft
Beech 36 A36 (1979)
Tail Number
N6056Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR20CA090

The pilot reported that, during the approach, the airplane was a little high and fast and that it touched down about one quarter of the way down the runway. During the landing roll, the pilot thought that he had reduced the power to idle. However, as he was looking down the runway to see the end, he realized that the airplane "was carrying too much" power, that brake application would not be able to stop the airplane in the remaining runway, and that it was too late to go around. He applied maximum braking but was unable to stop the airplane, and it subsequently exited the runway, hit a berm, and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and empennage. 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 approach and delayed decision to apply corrective action, which resulted in a runway overrun, impact with a berm, and a subsequent nose-over.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that during the approach, he was a little high and a little fast and touched down about one quarter of the way down the runway. During the landing roll, the pilot thought that he had reduced the power to idle. However, as he was looking down the runway to see the end, he realized that he was carrying too much power, which would prevent him from stopping in the available runway remaining; it was also too late to initiate a takeoff. He therefore applied maximum braking but was unable to stop the airplane before reaching the end of the runway. Subsequently, the airplane exited the runway, nosed over, and impacted terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and empennage. 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 Time12:45 PST
Nearest AirportCATALINA (0nm W)
Runway22
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 36 A36
Tail NumberN6056Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-BA · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 75 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 53 · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 30 C
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time19:51
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data