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July 12, 2024 · Beech 58 · N5VV

Pisgah Forest, NC

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 12, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Pisgah Forest, NC
Aircraft
Beech 58 (1982)
Tail Number
N5VV
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA24LA321

The pilot was flying his airplane to his home airport following an annual inspection. Ground operations and the preflight inspection were routine, and the weather was “clear and calm.” During the takeoff roll and shortly after takeoff, he noticed that the engines were not running smoothly. Rather than continue over the mountains to his destination, he elected to return to the departure airport. As he set up for landing, he was anxious and “high and a little fast” on the approach. After touchdown, the airplane bounced and veered slightly left as he applied the brakes and retarded the throttles. The airplane departed the end of the runway, the nose landing gear collapsed, and the airplane nosed down in the grass. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector reported that the propellers contacted the ground and the lower fuselage and right wing root were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot further stated that he did not fly a stabilized final approach.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain proper altitude and airspeed on final approach, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the airplane.

Full Narrative

The pilot was flying his airplane to his home airport following an annual inspection. Ground operations and the preflight inspection were routine, and the weather was “clear and calm.” During the takeoff roll and shortly after takeoff, he noticed that the engines were not running smoothly. Rather than continue over the mountains to his destination, he elected to return to the departure airport. As he set up for landing, he was anxious and “high and a little fast” on the approach. After touchdown, the airplane bounced and veered slightly left as he applied the brakes and retarded the throttles. The airplane departed the end of the runway, the nose landing gear collapsed, and the airplane nosed down in the grass. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector reported that the propellers contacted the ground and the lower fuselage and right wing root were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot further stated that he did not fly a stabilized final approach.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:45 EDT
Nearest AirportTransylvania Community Airport (1nm E)
Runway9
Runway Length2901 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 58
Tail NumberN5VV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-CB · Reciprocating · 280 | Continental · IO-520-CB · Reciprocating · 280
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 77 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Observation Time10:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data