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1994-08-28: Beech A-23 (N1462L) — Felton, DE

Felton, DE, US

On August 28, 1994, a Beech A-23 (registration N1462L) was involved in an aviation accident near Felton, DE. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control. A factor is the pilot's 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 reported that after touching down past the midpoint of a 3,300-foot runway, the airplane bounced, leading to an aborted landing. During the go-around, the aircraft encountered windshear, descended back to the runway, veered into a soy bean field, and collapsed its nose and right main landing gear.

Accident Details

The incident involved a landing on a 3,300-foot-long runway. The pilot reported that the touchdown occurred just past the halfway point of the runway. Following the touchdown, the airplane bounced back into the air, prompting the pilot to abort the landing.

Pilot Account

The pilot stated that after deciding to abort the landing, he applied full power. Shortly thereafter, the airplane encountered windshear, causing it to descend back toward the runway. The aircraft made contact with the runway and subsequently veered off the side into an adjacent soy bean field.

Sequence of Events

While rolling through the soy bean field, the nose landing gear and the right main landing gear collapsed. In his account, the pilot indicated that the accident could have been prevented had he made the decision to execute a go-around sooner.

No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, occupants, injuries, or environmental conditions were provided in the source.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001206X01980. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.