Casualties unknown

1998-02-08: Beech C-23 (N18766) — Eden Prairie, MN

Eden Prairie, MN, US

On February 8, 1998, a Beech C-23 (registration N18766) was involved in an aviation accident near Eden Prairie, MN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's improper raising of flaps and not maintaining directional control of the aircraft during the go-around sequence. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot reported touching down long, porpoising twice, then executing a go-around. During the go-around, the airplane entered a left yaw/roll, subsequently striking a hangar, fence, and ditch before spinning to a stop.

Incident Overview

According to the pilot's report, the landing approach was normal until touchdown. The pilot stated that the airplane touched down further down the runway than intended, resulting in two porpoising events during the touchdown phase. After the second porpoise, the pilot decided to abort the landing and perform a go-around due to diminishing runway length.

Go-Around Sequence

During the go-around, the pilot retracted the flaps from the full setting to neutral, applied full engine power, and added right rudder input. However, the pilot reported that the airplane subsequently developed a left yaw and roll during the go-around. The aircraft then departed the runway environment.

Post-Impact Events

The airplane contacted a hangar structure, a chain link fence, and a ditch. Following these impacts, the aircraft spun 180 degrees before sliding to a stop. The pilot did not specify the extent of damage to the airplane or the hangar, nor any injuries to persons on the ground.

Pilot Actions

The pilot's account indicates that the decision to go-around was made after two porpoises and recognition of insufficient runway remaining. The flap retraction from full to neutral, combined with full power and right rudder, was part of the go-around procedure. The pilot noted the ensuing left yaw and roll, but no further corrective actions were described.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X09526. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.