Casualties unknown

2005-09-23: Beech BE-36 (N8014T) — Farmingdale, NY

Farmingdale, NY, US

On September 23, 2005, a Beech BE-36 (registration N8014T) was involved in an aviation accident near Farmingdale, NY. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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After landing, the airplane's engine raced and it veered right. Despite brake and rudder inputs, it departed the runway, crossed a taxiway, and struck a fence. Witnesses reported hard landings and bounces. Post-accident examination found no pre-impact mechanical anomalies.

Incident

According to the pilot, after the airplane touched down and was rolling out, he reduced the throttle. The engine then began to race, and the airplane turned to the right. The pilot applied brakes and left rudder in an attempt to maintain control, but the airplane continued to veer. It left the right side of the runway, traversed grass, crossed a taxiway, continued through more grass, ascended an incline, and came to a stop after colliding with a perimeter fence.

Witness Accounts

Two witnesses provided accounts of the landing. One, a student pilot, observed the airplane land hard and bounce two to three times during touchdown. Another witness, an airline transport pilot, reported that the airplane landed flat without a flare and bounced at least three times before veering off the runway.

Post-Accident Examination

An examination of the airplane was conducted following the accident. This included checks of control continuity, brakes, and flight and throttle controls. The examination revealed no pre-impact mechanical anomalies.

Weather Conditions

At the time of the accident, weather conditions included clear skies and variable winds at 4 knots.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20051018X01673. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.