On September 25, 1989, a Beech B-19 (registration N23848) operated by Ari Ben Aviator, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Mckinney, TX. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around following a bounced landing, which resulted in excessive rudder input and loss of airspeed. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During a practice landing, the pilot bounced twice and attempted a go-around. Excessive rudder input caused loss of directional control, resulting in a crash into a nearby creek.
What happened
The pilot was conducting a practice landing approach when the aircraft touched down on the runway. During this initial contact, the airplane bounced twice before settling back onto the surface. Recognizing the unstable situation, the pilot decided to initiate a go-around procedure to attempt another landing.
As the pilot applied power and control inputs to climb away from the runway, excessive rudder pressure was applied. This input caused the aircraft to lose directional control on the ground. Despite having flaps extended, the pilot was unable to maintain sufficient airspeed or altitude to keep the aircraft airborne. The airplane swerved sharply to the right off the paved surface and crashed into a creek located adjacent to the runway.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around following a bounced landing, which resulted in excessive rudder input and loss of airspeed.
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