BEECH 58
Durango, CO — March 12, 2009
Event Information
| Date | March 12, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA213 |
| Event ID | 20090316X41503 |
| Location | Durango, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.15083, -107.75222 |
| Airport | Durango-La Plata County |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BEECH |
| Model | 58 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
Full Narrative
Shortly after takeoff in the twin-engine airplane, the flight instructor announced a simulated engine failure and expected the student pilot to land on the remaining runway. The student pilot responded by reducing both engines to idle power, but did not pitch the airplane's nose down enough to maintain sufficient airspeed. The flight instructor responded by lowering the airplane's nose to the proper attitude before releasing the controls. Moments later the flight instructor realized that the student pilot was not arresting the rate of descent and was unable to react in time to prevent a hard landing. The airplane's fuselage and right wing sustained structural damage during the accident.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.