Beech 65-A90
Titusville, FL — May 6, 2008
Event Information
| Date | May 6, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | NYC08CA177 |
| Event ID | 20080612X00846 |
| Location | Titusville, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 28.62222, -80.83556 |
| Airport | Arthur Dunn Air Park |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Beech |
| Model | 65-A90 |
| 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 pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing the Beech 65-A90, on a 3,000-foot-long, 70-foot-wide, asphalt runway, when the airplane encountered a high sink rate. The pilot applied engine power; however, the engines did not respond quickly enough to prevent a hard landing. During the hard landing, the main landing gear separated and the left landing gear struck the vertical stabilizer. The pilot subsequently performed a go-around and landed on a grass runway, without further incident. The pilot stated he did not experience any mechanical malfunctions. He reported 5000 hours of total flight experience, which included 500 hours in the same make and model as the accident airplane.
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.