Casualties unknown

2007-07-27: Beech 23 (N2306L) — Georgetown, OH

Georgetown, OH, US

On July 27, 2007, a Beech 23 (registration N2306L) was involved in an aviation accident near Georgetown, OH. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind and his failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a fence. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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After landing, an airplane veered off the runway and struck a fence due to a gust of wind, according to the pilot. No mechanical issues were reported. The aircraft came to rest in a field.

Incident Overview

An airplane departed the runway after landing on Runway 35, which measures 3,530 feet in length and 65 feet in width with an asphalt surface. The aircraft subsequently impacted a fence before coming to rest in a neighboring field.

Pilot Statement

The pilot reported that a gust of wind from the west blew the airplane off the right side of the runway and through a fence. The pilot's accident report also indicated that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.

Weather Conditions

Winds reported at a nearby airport were 220 degrees true at 11 knots.

Sequence of Events

According to the available information, the airplane landed on the runway before being pushed sideways by a wind gust. The aircraft left the runway surface, struck a fence, and finally stopped in a field. No further details about the aircraft, occupants, or injuries were provided in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20070810X01166. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.