Casualties unknown

1989-12-18: Beech 58P (N6036S) — L. M. Aviation, Inc. — Harrison, OH

Harrison, OH, US

On December 18, 1989, a Beech 58P (registration N6036S) operated by L. M. Aviation, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Harrison, OH. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot allowed the aircraft to get low and slow during approach. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

During a normal approach, the pilot allowed the aircraft to get low and slow, causing it to impact ground 10 feet before the runway, damaging lights, then veering off to reduce fire risk.

Accident Overview

An aircraft experienced a landing accident when the pilot allowed the aircraft to become 'low and slow' during a normal approach to the runway. The aircraft impacted the ground on a slight uphill slope approximately 10 feet before the approach end of the runway. As it continued onto the runway, it damaged several runway lights.

Pilot Actions

In response to the impact, the pilot deliberately veered the aircraft off the right side of the runway in an attempt to 'reduce the possibility of fire.' The aircraft came to rest with both main landing gear collapsed, approximately 40 feet from the runway edge.

Aircraft Condition

The aircraft sustained damage to its landing gear and likely other components, though no further specifics are provided. The pilot did not report any injuries or fatalities.

Investigation Findings

The pilot's statement indicates that the accident occurred due to his allowance of the aircraft to get low and slow during the approach sequence. No additional causal factors were identified in the source material.

Probable cause

The pilot allowed the aircraft to get low and slow during approach.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X29933. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.