Casualties unknown

1987-04-12: Beech C23 (N6021X) — Branchville, AL

Branchville, AL, US

On April 12, 1987, a Beech C23 (registration N6021X) was involved in an aviation accident near Branchville, AL. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot attempted three landings on a 1,754 ft runway with a tailwind. On the third attempt, the aircraft bounced, and during the subsequent go-around, it impacted 60 ft high trees, stalled, rolled right, and fell.

Landing Attempts

A pilot was landing at a private airstrip to the north with a tailwind. Trees located on the north end of the runway precluded landing to the south into the wind. The pilot made three attempts to land on the 1,754 ft runway. Witnesses reported that a 7-12 knot tailwind existed and that all three attempts were too fast.

Third Attempt and Impact

According to the pilot, on the third attempt, he forced the aircraft to touch down and it bounced. He initiated another go-around. The aircraft subsequently impacted the 60 ft high trees at the north end of the runway, stalled, rolled right, and fell to the ground. Witnesses reported that the aircraft did not touch down until about midfield on the third attempt.

No further details were provided in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X30585. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.