No fatalities

13 Aug 2010: BEECH C23 — WITSKEN JEROME E — Wenden, AZ

Wenden, AZ, United States

On 13 Aug 2010, a BEECH C23 operated by WITSKEN JEROME E was involved in an aviation accident near Wenden, AZ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s inadequate bounced landing recovery and failure to maintain directional control during landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A pilot reported that after touchdown the airplane bounced and veered right. During a go-around attempt, it exited the runway, struck a pole, and nosed over, substantially damaging the firewall.

Accident Sequence

The pilot reported that just after touchdown, the airplane bounced and veered to the right. In response, the pilot applied full power and attempted a go-around. However, the airplane exited the runway environment and struck a pole. Subsequently, the airplane nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the firewall.

Damage and Mechanical Status

The nose-over caused substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine prior to the accident. No other details about the aircraft or location were provided.

Pilot Report

The pilot's account indicates that the bounce and veer occurred immediately after touchdown. The go-around was initiated but not completed before the airplane departed the runway and hit a pole. The pilot did not cite any system anomalies or pre-impact issues.

Contributing factors

Causes

PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained

Other contributing factors

Contributed to outcome