Casualties unknown

1990-09-12: Beech 58 (N5641D) — Beech Aircraft Corporation — Conway, AR

Conway, AR, US

On September 12, 1990, a Beech 58 (registration N5641D) operated by Beech Aircraft Corporation was involved in an aviation accident near Conway, AR. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT AND HIS DELAYED DECISION TO ABORT THE LANDING. FACTORS WERE THE WEATHER CONDITIONS. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 10 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An airplane attempting to land at an airport with an NDB approach went around on the first attempt. On the second attempt, it struck the boundary fence, trees, and a house, resulting in a post-impact fire that consumed both the airplane and the house.

Approach Conditions

The airport was equipped with an NDB approach. The missed approach altitude was 774 feet AGL, and the inbound course was 270 degrees. Witnesses consistently reported heavy rain with ceilings of 300 to 400 feet.

First Landing Attempt

The airplane initially conducted a downwind approach to Runway 25. This approach resulted in a go-around. There was no evidence that the pilot executed the published missed approach procedure.

Second Landing Attempt

During the second attempted landing, a witness observed the airplane approximately two-thirds of the way down Runway 25, still at an excessive speed, just before hearing the engines accelerate. A passenger reported that the pilot attempted to stop the airplane, but they were not slowing down.

Accident Sequence

The airplane became airborne and struck the airport boundary fence 129 feet from the end of the runway. It then struck trees and a house. A post-impact fire began, and both the house and the airplane were consumed by the fire.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X24268. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.