Casualties unknown

Student Pilot's Bounced Landing Leads to Stall During Touch-and-Go (N60054)

Kahului, HI, US

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.

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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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Oct 1994 Beech C-23 accident near Kahului, HI?

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.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Oct 1994 involved a Beech C-23, registration N60054, at Kahului, HI.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

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. The student pilot's lack of total experience, excessive final approach speed, and misjudging the initial flare…

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001206X02470. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.