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1998-02-11: Beech 23 (N2382L) — Colorado Sprngs, CO

Colorado Sprngs, CO, US

On February 11, 1998, a Beech 23 (registration N2382L) was involved in an aviation accident near Colorado Sprngs, CO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadvertent porpoise during landing roll. A factor was the ditch. 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 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

During touch-and-go landings on runway 17R with a 6-knot crosswind, a Beech 23 porpoised after landing, exited the left side, and impacted a ditch. The pilot attributed the excursion to nose wheel steering, but the manufacturer states the aircraft has no nose wheel steering.

Incident Summary

A pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings on runway 17R. Winds were reported from 180 degrees at 6 knots. During the second landing, the pilot initiated a side slip to compensate for a slight right crosswind. Upon landing, the aircraft porpoised and then exited the left side of the runway, impacting a ditch.

Pilot Account

The pilot reported that he believed the nose wheel had turned to the left due to the left rudder input, causing the aircraft to depart to the left side of the runway.

Manufacturer Information

According to the Raytheon Aircraft Company, the aircraft manufacturer, the Beech 23 was designed without nose wheel steering. The wheel casters and is moved only by utilization of the brakes and remains in a neutral position during flight, continually aligned with the fuselage.

Runway excursion

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X09546. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.