BEECH 23
Spruce Pines, NC — October 3, 2020
Event Information
| Date | October 3, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA012 |
| Event ID | 20201009102119 |
| Location | Spruce Pines, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.95023, -81.99817 |
| Airport | Avery County Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | BEECH |
| Model | 23 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to familiarize himself with the wind conditions at the destination airport and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a long, tailwind landing and subsequent runway overrun.
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.