On August 24, 1994, a Beech 23 (registration N2371Z) was involved in an aviation accident near Everett, WA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll after a bounced touchdown. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
The pilot lost directional control after bouncing on landing and failed to stop before hitting a perimeter fence.
What happened
During the landing phase, the aircraft experienced a bounced touchdown. Immediately following this event, the airplane began to porpoise along the runway surface. The pilot attempted to recover from the bounce but was unable to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
As the airplane started to depart the paved surface, the pilot applied remedial actions in an effort to stop the aircraft. Despite these efforts, the vehicle continued its forward momentum off the runway and collided with a fence.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll after a bounced touchdown.