Casualties unknown

1986-09-16: Beech A36 (N1810S) — Horton, KS

Horton, KS, US

On September 16, 1986, a Beech A36 (registration N1810S) was involved in an aviation accident near Horton, KS. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot landed on a 1860-foot turf runway with a direct crosswind and a fence at the approach end. Touching down 400-500 feet down, the aircraft overran the runway, went through a fence, and was damaged on uneven terrain. Braking was reported ineffective on the turf.

Incident Details

During an arrival, the pilot noted an 'X' displayed on Runway 35, indicating the runway was closed. The pilot then transitioned to a downwind leg for Runway 33. At that time, the windsock showed a direct left crosswind for the 1,860-foot turf runway, which had a fence across its approach end.

Sequence of Events

The aircraft touched down approximately 400 to 500 feet down the runway. After touchdown, it continued off the departure end, went through the fence, and encountered uneven terrain, resulting in damage to the aircraft.

Pilot Report

The pilot reported that braking was ineffective on the turf runway. Additionally, after the accident, the pilot noted that the wind had shifted to the southeast.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X34846. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.