On July 18, 1982, a Beech C23 (registration N782Y) operated by S.b.s. Aero Center was involved in an aviation accident near Millbrook, NY. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a training landing, the student extended flaps to full, reported unusual back pressure. Instructor found full nose-up trim. The aircraft landed in 3-point attitude and the nose gear collapsed.
Incident Details
A training flight was conducting a landing approach. On final approach, the student pilot lowered the flaps from 25 degrees to the full down position. The student then informed the instructor that he was using an unusual amount of back pressure on the controls.
Sequence of Events
The instructor checked the trim setting and found it to be full nose-up at an indicated airspeed of 75 knots. The instructor then directed the student to begin the flare. The student responded that the controls were not functioning correctly. At that point, the instructor grasped the yoke firmly. The aircraft touched down in a three-point attitude. During the landing roll, the nose landing gear collapsed.
Findings
No pre-impact mechanical failures were verified during the subsequent examination.