Casualties unknown

1989-01-17: Beech 58 (N166LC) — Todd Stuart Crook — Walnut Cove, NC

Walnut Cove, NC, US

On January 17, 1989, a Beech 58 (registration N166LC) operated by Todd Stuart Crook was involved in an aviation accident near Walnut Cove, NC. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT MADE THE LANDING APPROACH TOO HIGH AND TOO FAST FOR THE AVAILABLE RUNWAY, AND FAILED TO ABORT THE LANDING. THE FENCE WAS A RELATED FACTOR. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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After a three-hour flight, a pilot landed too high and fast on a runway, skidded when braking, suffered tire failure, and overran into a pasture. The right main and nose gear collapsed.

Incident Overview

Following a three-hour flight, the pilot conducted an approach and landing at an airport. The pilot reported that the aircraft was too high and too fast during the final approach. The touchdown occurred in the latter part of the available runway.

Sequence of Events

After touching down, the pilot applied the brakes. The airplane began to skid, and the tires failed. The aircraft continued off the end of the runway, through a fence, and came to a stop in an adjacent pasture field. The right main landing gear and nose gear collapsed during the excursion.

Pilot Statement

The pilot stated that the accident could have been prevented by commencing a go-around after touchdown upon seeing insufficient runway length to stop, and by executing a proper approach.

Damage

The right main landing gear and nose gear collapsed. The tires failed. The aircraft also sustained damage from the runway excursion and fence contact.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X27538. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.