Casualties unknown

1994-05-21: Beech A-24-R (N8041R) — Hamburg, NY

Hamburg, NY, US

On May 21, 1994, a Beech A-24-R (registration N8041R) was involved in an aviation accident near Hamburg, NY. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to establish a positive climb rate, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees. Factors were a tailwind, the pilot's premature raising of the flaps, and his failure to do a go around. 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

A pilot on approach to a destination airport performed a go-around from 50-75 feet, then landed long on a 2,500-foot runway, could not stop, retracted flaps, applied full power, rotated to clear a fence, crossed a highway, and crashed into brush and trees. No aircraft malfunction reported.

Approach and Go-Around

Upon arriving at his destination airport, the pilot was unable to obtain airport advisory information. During his first approach to Runway 01, the pilot considered himself high and fast and executed a go-around at an altitude of 50 to 75 feet.

Second Approach and Landing

On the second approach, the pilot touched down approximately one-third to one-half of the way down the 2,500-foot runway. Realizing that he would not be able to stop the airplane, he retracted the flaps and applied full power.

Runway Excursion

Rotating at the end of the runway, the pilot cleared a 4-foot fence, crossed a highway, and then settled into brush and trees. The pilot reported that there was no malfunction of the aircraft, the engine, or any of the systems prior to impact.

Weather Conditions

Winds reported at an airport 15 miles away were from 220 degrees at 9 knots.

Balked Landing Procedure

The procedure for a balked landing in the pilot's operating handbook is to retract the flaps after clearing obstacles.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001206X01373. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.