On March 27, 1997, a Beech A23-19 (registration N300JL) was involved in an aviation accident near Bessemer, AL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the student pilot's misjudged landing flare and the CFI's inadequate supervision by not taking timely remedial action. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pre-solo student pilot, accompanied by a CFI, performed touch-and-go landings. A side load on landing caused the right main wheel to separate. The CFI flew the aircraft off with no wheel, surveyed damage, and landed safely in grass.
Flight Details
A certified flight instructor (CFI) and a pre-solo student pilot were conducting touch-and-go landings. The student pilot was at the controls during the landing sequence.
Incident Description
During one landing, the student touched down with a side load on the right main landing gear. This caused the wheel to separate from the gear assembly. The CFI reported that after the wheel detached, he took control and flew the aircraft off the runway without the right main wheel.
Landing and Aftermath
The CFI stated that he surveyed the damage while airborne and then intentionally landed the airplane on grass. During the landing, the aircraft nosed down and the right wing impacted the ground. The source does not specify any injuries or damage beyond the wheel separation and wing contact.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 27 Mar 1997 Beech A23-19 accident near Bessemer, AL?
A pre-solo student pilot, accompanied by a CFI, performed touch-and-go landings. A side load on landing caused the right main wheel to separate. The CFI flew the aircraft off with no wheel, surveyed damage, and landed safely in grass.
Were there any fatalities in the 27 Mar 1997 Beech A23-19 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 27 Mar 1997 involved a Beech A23-19, registration N300JL, at Bessemer, AL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
the student pilot's misjudged landing flare and the CFI's inadequate supervision by not taking timely remedial action.
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