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Touch-and-Go Landing Results in Stall and Runway Collision (N6005X)

Holbrook, AZ, US

On November 24, 2005, a Beech C23 (registration N6005X) was involved in an aviation accident near Holbrook, AZ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's abrupt flare and failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall. The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight was also causal. 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 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

During a touch-and-go landing practice, a student pilot made an abrupt pitch change at 10-15 feet above the runway, causing a stall. The airplane collided with the runway, breaking the left main landing gear and damaging the tail.

Accident Overview

The accident occurred while a flight instructor and a student pilot were practicing a touch-and-go landing. The airplane collided with the runway during the maneuver. The flight instructor stated that the accident happened while performing the touch-and-go landing.

Sequence of Events

According to the flight instructor, the student pilot made an abrupt pitch change when the airplane was approximately 10 to 15 feet above the runway. This action caused the airplane to stall, and it subsequently collided with the runway.

Damage

The collision resulted in the left main landing gear breaking and the tail of the aircraft being damaged.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Nov 2005 Beech C23 accident near Holbrook, AZ?

During a touch-and-go landing practice, a student pilot made an abrupt pitch change at 10-15 feet above the runway, causing a stall. The airplane collided with the runway, breaking the left main landing gear and damaging the tail.

Were there any fatalities in the 24 Nov 2005 Beech C23 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Nov 2005 involved a Beech C23, registration N6005X, at Holbrook, AZ.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The student pilot's abrupt flare and failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall. The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight was also causal.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20060113X00078. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.