Casualties unknown

1996-07-29: Beech 95-B55B (N8576R) — Kingfisher, OK

Kingfisher, OK, US

On July 29, 1996, a Beech 95-B55B (registration N8576R) was involved in an aviation accident near Kingfisher, OK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed, and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point, while landing. Related factors were: the short/wet runway, and uneven terrain and ditch beyond the end of the runway. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During landing on a wet grass runway, the airplane experienced extended float due to ground effect, touched down one-third of the way down, slid, and overran into a ditch.

Incident

A pilot reported performing a go-around after the first landing attempt on a wet grass runway because the approach was too fast. On the second approach, the airplane entered ground effect, which caused an extended float. The airplane touched down approximately one-third of the way down the 2,000-foot long wet grass runway.

Sequence of Events

After touchdown, the airplane began to slide, and it overran the end of the runway. The airplane then crossed a paved road and entered a ditch before coming to rest.

Runway Conditions

The runway was described as being 2,000 feet long, with a wet grass surface.

Pilot Actions

The pilot reported the first approach was too fast, prompting a go-around. On the second approach, the airplane experienced ground effect leading to an extended float before touchdown.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X06245. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.