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August 6, 2024 · Beech E-55 · N744T
Crystal, MN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 6, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Crystal, MN
Aircraft
Beech E-55 (1977)
Tail Number
N744T
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN24LA310
According to the pilot, the airplane experienced a hard landing after he became distracted by air traffic control instructions. Following the initial hard landing, the pilot executed a go-around and then landed uneventfully. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed the airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, the airplane experienced a hard landing after he became distracted by air traffic control instructions. Following the initial hard landing, the pilot executed a go-around and then landed uneventfully. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed the airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:15 CDT
Nearest AirportCRYSTAL (0nm WSW)
Runway14/3
Runway Length3751 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech E-55
Tail NumberN744T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-CB8B · Reciprocating · 285 | Continental · IO-520-C7B · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 84 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 F
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC