On October 16, 1994, a Beech C-23 (registration N60054) was involved in an aviation accident near Kahului, HI. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, improper in-flight decision, and his failure to attain the proper climb airspeed during the initial takeoff resulting in an inadvertent stall. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A student pilot experienced two bounced landings during a touch-and-go, then attempted a takeoff with insufficient airspeed. The aircraft stalled and struck the ground in a left wing down attitude. No brake issues were found.
Accident Description
During a training flight, a student pilot was practicing touch-and-go takeoffs and landings. On the final landing, the airplane bounced and pulled to the left. The student pilot did not properly recover from the bounced landing, resulting in a second bounce upon touchdown.
Sequence of Events
After the second bounce, the student elected to abort the landing and initiate a takeoff. However, the airplane's airspeed was too slow for a safe climb. Shortly after becoming airborne, the airplane stalled and struck the ground in a left wing down attitude.
Post-Accident Examination
An examination of the left wheel brakes and tire revealed no evidence of wheel brake seizing or binding. No mechanical anomalies were identified in the braking system.