Casualties unknown

2000-06-01: Beech 19 (N100RF) — West Milford, NJ

West Milford, NJ, US

On June 1, 2000, a Beech 19 (registration N100RF) was involved in an aviation accident near West Milford, NJ. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During a touch-and-go, a pilot experienced a hard landing with a bounce. While rolling unstabilized, the pilot continued a go-around; the airplane exited the left side of the runway and nosed over. No mechanical failures were reported.

Accident Summary

The pilot was executing his third touch-and-go of the flight when the accident happened. On approach, the flaps were fully extended. The approach was "slightly" steeper, and 2 to 3 knots faster than the previous approaches. Yoke back pressure was added, and the airplane climbed 2 to 3 feet higher. Fearing a hard landing, the pilot initiated a go-around, but before he could react, the airplane landed hard with a small bounce.

Sequence of Events

After the bounce, and while the airplane was rolling unstabilized down the runway, the pilot continued with the go-around. He was not sure if he advanced the throttle and retracted the flaps, or vice versa. He did remember not re-trimming the airplane for takeoff, or applying full right rudder when the airplane started to drift left.

Outcome

While partially airborne, the airplane exited the left side of the runway, and the pilot aborted the go-around. The nose wheel contacted the ground, and the airplane nosed in.

Additional Information

The pilot reported the winds as "mostly calm." In addition, he made no mention of any mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20030819X01364. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.