On August 2, 1986, a Beech C24R (registration N6637E) operated by Centerline Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Hartford, CT. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A failed propeller fitting that contributed to control difficulties and windshield obstruction, leading to an excessive flare height during landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A Beech 24R pilot reported windshield buildup and propeller control problems, resulting in a high flare and bounce upon landing. The aircraft sustained no damage.
What happened
The pilot of the Beech 24R observed a substance accumulating on the windshield during flight. Concurrently, he encountered difficulties controlling the propeller. Upon approaching the airport for landing, the obstruction significantly impaired his ability to judge forward visibility. Consequently, the pilot flared the aircraft high, approximately 30 to 40 feet above the runway threshold. The aircraft touched down and bounced once before settling on the surface.
The investigation
Following the event, Federal Aviation Administration inspectors examined the aircraft. They identified a failed fitting associated with the propeller system as the mechanical issue present at the time of the incident.
Probable cause
A failed propeller fitting that contributed to control difficulties and windshield obstruction, leading to an excessive flare height during landing.
What happened in the 2 Aug 1986 Beech C24R accident near Hartford, CT?
A Beech 24R pilot reported windshield buildup and propeller control problems, resulting in a high flare and bounce upon landing. The aircraft sustained no damage.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 2 Aug 1986 involved a Beech C24R, registration N6637E, operated by Centerline Aviation, at Hartford, CT.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
A failed propeller fitting that contributed to control difficulties and windshield obstruction, leading to an excessive flare height during landing.
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