Casualties unknown

1997-09-08: Beech A23A (N2339W) — Tucson, AZ

Tucson, AZ, US

On September 8, 1997, a Beech A23A (registration N2339W) was involved in an aviation accident near Tucson, AZ. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a stall and impact with the terrain (runway). This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A student pilot returning from his first solo cross-country flight reported stall warnings during landing, a bounce, and a subsequent go-around attempt that ended with a left bank and ground impact. No mechanical issues were suspected.

Synopsis

A student pilot was returning to the originating airport after completing his first solo cross-country flight. During the landing attempt, the stall warning horn activated before touchdown, and the airplane bounced. The pilot attempted a go-around, but the stall warning sounded again, and the airplane banked left and impacted the ground. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions.

Sequence of Events

According to the student pilot's statement, the stall warning horn activated when the airplane was approximately 30 feet past the runway numbers. The airplane then bounced, rising to about 10 feet above the runway. Recognizing that the airspeed was too slow, the pilot applied full power to initiate a go-around. The airplane climbed to roughly 20 feet, at which point the stall warning horn sounded again. Subsequently, the airplane banked to the left and struck the ground.

Pilot Remarks

The student pilot stated that he did not believe any mechanical malfunctions contributed to the accident sequence. No other details were provided regarding the airplane's configuration or any injuries.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X08882. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.