On August 1, 1992, a Beech 58 (registration N38CL) operated by Albert C. Pod was involved in an aviation accident near West Chester, PA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: AN ENCOUNTER WITH WINDSHEAR WHICH RESULTED IN THE AIRPLANE LANDING HARD AND SHORT OF THE RUNWAY. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS. 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.
An airplane on final approach encountered wind shear in gusty conditions. Despite applying full power, it touched down 10 feet short of the runway, bounced, and came to rest with collapsed landing gear.
Incident
During final approach, gusty wind conditions were present. The airplane encountered wind shear. The pilot reported applying full engine power and rotating the nose upward in an attempt to arrest the descent. However, these actions were insufficient to prevent the aircraft from touching down in a grassy area located 10 feet short of the runway.
Sequence of Events
After the initial touchdown in the grass, the airplane bounced back into the air. It subsequently came to rest on the runway with its landing gear collapsed. The exact timing of the landing gear collapse during the sequence is not specified in the report.
Conditions
Wind conditions at the time of the approach were described as gusty. The presence of wind shear was encountered during the final approach phase.
What happened in the 1 Aug 1992 Beech 58 accident near West Chester, PA?
An airplane on final approach encountered wind shear in gusty conditions. Despite applying full power, it touched down 10 feet short of the runway, bounced, and came to rest with collapsed landing gear.
Were there any fatalities in the 1 Aug 1992 Beech 58 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 1 Aug 1992 involved a Beech 58, registration N38CL, operated by Albert C. Pod, at West Chester, PA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
AN ENCOUNTER WITH WINDSHEAR WHICH RESULTED IN THE AIRPLANE LANDING HARD AND SHORT OF THE RUNWAY. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS.
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