Casualties unknown

1995-05-19: Beech A23-24 (N7984L) — Atlantic City, NJ

Atlantic City, NJ, US

On May 19, 1995, a Beech A23-24 (registration N7984L) was involved in an aviation accident near Atlantic City, NJ. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S DELAYED DECISION TO ABORT THE LANDING. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE DOWNWIND LANDING AND THE PILOT'S MISJUDGMENT OF DISTANCE AND SPEED. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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An airplane landed with a 10-15 kt tailwind on a 2830-ft runway at an uncontrolled airport. Skid marks covered the last 450 ft and continued into a 200-ft dirt overrun. The pilot aborted the landing, but the aircraft struck a 3-ft high seawall and sank after entering the water.

Incident Overview

At an uncontrolled airport, a passenger reported that the pilot made a radio call upon arrival, which went unanswered. The airport was equipped with a wind T and a windsock. The aircraft landed on the 2830-foot runway while experiencing a tailwind of 10 to 15 knots.

Landing and Abort

During the landing roll, skid marks were observed on the last 450 feet of the runway, extending into the 200-foot dirt overrun. The pilot attempted to abort the landing, but the aircraft continued beyond the runway. It subsequently struck a 3-foot-high seawall located at the end of the overrun. The impact caused the aircraft to enter the water and sink immediately.

Aftermath

The passenger was able to exit the aircraft and float to the surface. No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, engine count, date, operator, location, occupants, injuries, or damage were provided in the source. The airport had an uncontrolled status, and no air traffic control involvement was mentioned.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001207X03537. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.