Casualties unknown

2007-05-23: Beech 76 (N5090M) — Pahokee, FL

Pahokee, FL, US

On May 23, 2007, a Beech 76 (registration N5090M) was involved in an aviation accident near Pahokee, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the flying pilot's inadequate compensation for the known gusty crosswind conditions, and failure to maintain proper alignment with the landing runway. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During a landing attempt, the flying pilot flared too high, bounced, and then during a go-around, the aircraft landed hard with a side drift, shearing off the right main landing gear and collapsing the nose gear.

Incident Overview

During a landing attempt, the flying pilot reported that he flared the airplane too high, causing a bounce. Subsequently, while attempting a go-around, the aircraft landed hard with a side drift. The impact sheared off the right main landing gear, and the nose landing gear collapsed, bringing the airplane to an abrupt stop.

Pilot Reports

The pilots stated that winds were from 070 degrees at 17 knots, gusting to 22 knots during the landing attempt on runway 35. They also reported that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to or during the incident.

Aircraft Damage

The right main landing gear was sheared off, and the nose landing gear collapsed. No other damage was specified.

Flight Conditions

The landing was attempted on runway 35 with crosswind conditions. The gusty winds from 070 degrees may have contributed to the difficulty in controlling the aircraft during the landing and go-around phases.

Conclusion

The incident involved a bounced landing followed by a hard landing during a go-around attempt, resulting in substantial damage to the landing gear. The pilots confirmed no mechanical issues with the aircraft.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20070730X01047. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.