Casualties unknown

1988-07-08: Beech A-36 (N25496) — Marion, IA

Marion, IA, US

On July 8, 1988, a Beech A-36 (registration N25496) was involved in an aviation accident near Marion, IA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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After a go-around, a pilot landed long on a 2300-foot sod runway, crossed a fence into a farm field, and collapsed the landing gear. Witnesses said the aircraft appeared high and fast in a 15-knot crosswind.

Incident Details

During a landing attempt following a single go-around, an aircraft touched down beyond the halfway point of a 2300-foot sod runway. The pilot was unable to stop before the end of the runway, and the aircraft careened through a fence into an adjacent farm field. The landing gear collapsed during the event.

Witness Accounts

Witnesses reported that the aircraft appeared to be high and fast on approach. They observed the touchdown point was well past the runway's midpoint, indicating a long landing.

Pilot Statement

The pilot stated that he might have mistaken the runway threshold, resulting in landing long. He also noted that he was unable to stop the aircraft after touching down.

Conditions

A direct crosswind of approximately 15 knots prevailed at the time of the incident. The runway surface was sod (grass). No further details were provided about weather conditions or lighting.

No injuries or fatalities were reported. The aircraft sustained damage including collapsed landing gear and likely damage from the fence and field impact. The specific aircraft type, registration, and operator were not disclosed.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X26337. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.