No fatalities

Multi-Engine Airplane Experiences Right Bank During Landing Roll, Sustains Substantial Fuselage Damage

Youngstown, OH, United States

On May 31, 2019, a Beech 55 95A55 was involved in an aviation accident near Youngstown, OH. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 11 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A multi-engine airplane experienced a right bank and re-contact during landing roll, resulting in propeller scars on the runway, right engine propeller damage, and substantial fuselage damage.

Incident Overview

A pilot of a multi-engine airplane reported an unusual event during the landing roll. Shortly after touchdown, the airplane "floated up" into a right bank and then touched back down while still in a right bank. The pilot stated that he did not realize there was any damage until after he shut down the airplane upon parking.

Postaccident Examination

Following the incident, an examination of the runway revealed propeller scars on the asphalt surface. The right engine propeller was found to be damaged, and the fuselage structure sustained substantial damage.

Pilot Report

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The cause of the float and subsequent right bank during the landing roll was not determined from the available information.

Contributing factors

Landing flare — Not attained/maintainedPilot