Casualties unknown

2005-10-06: Beech 58 (N4UT) — Ram Air Freight Inc — Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville, FL, US

On October 6, 2005, a Beech 58 (registration N4UT) operated by Ram Air Freight Inc was involved in an aviation accident near Jacksonville, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper use of the normal brakes during the landing roll and his delay in performing a go-around resulting in an emergency descent/landing on grass past the departure end of the runway and subsequent collapse of the left main landing gear. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 11 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Aircraft registered N4UT
Aircraft registered N4UT. Photo: Aeroprints.com / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

During a landing on a wet runway, the pilot performed a go-around with one quarter of the runway remaining, but the airplane failed to climb. He aborted the go-around and landed on grass, causing the left main gear to collapse.

Approach and Landing

The pilot stated that he executed an ILS approach to runway 32 at about 120 knots and touched down on the first quarter of the runway at about 100 knots. During landing, he noticed that the runway was wet, so he avoided using heavy wheel braking and primarily used aerodynamic braking.

Go-Around Decision

Past the midfield point, the pilot noted that the airplane still had a lot of momentum to bleed off. He considered two options: press firmly on the wheel brakes, which might cause hydroplaning, or attempt a go-around. With one quarter of the runway left, he performed a go-around.

Aborted Go-Around and Landing

After climbing to approximately 50 feet, the pilot noticed that the airplane was not climbing. He aborted the go-around and landed on grass past the departure end of the runway. While on the grass, the airplane veered sideways, causing the left main gear to collapse.

Additional Observations

The pilot reported that there was no malfunction of the brakes and no malfunction of the airplane during the go-around.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20051108X01803. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.