Casualties unknown

Airplane Bounces on Landing, Contacts Runway Nose-Down (N823T)

Walker, MN, US

On August 2, 1996, a Beech V35B (registration N823T) was involved in an aviation accident near Walker, MN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: failure of the pilot to properly flare the airplane for landing, and her improper recovery from a bounced landing. 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 2026-06-10Data APIEditorial standards

During landing, the airplane touched down longer than normal, bounced 30 feet, then contacted the runway nose-down, slid on the nose, and came to rest off the left side of the runway. No anomalies were found.

Accident Details

The pilot reported that everything appeared normal during the final approach to land. The final approach speed was 80 to 81 miles per hour. According to the pilot, the airplane touched down about one-third of the way down the runway, which she described as longer than normal.

Sequence of Events

After touching down on the main landing gear, the airplane bounced 30 feet back into the air. It then contacted the runway in a nose-down attitude, slid on the nose, and came to rest off the left side of the runway.

Examination

A post-accident examination revealed no anomalies with the airplane.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X06443. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.