Accident Details
On 29 August 2016 at 0800 UTC, a Beech B55 Baron, registration SE-EXW, was conducting a private flight from Belgium to Northern Ireland. The pilot reported a rudder restriction and elected to make a precautionary landing at Abbotsley (Rectory Farm) Airfield in Cambridgeshire. During the landing roll, the pilot was unable to stop the aircraft within the available runway length, resulting in substantial damage to the aircraft.
Pilot Information
The commander, aged 49, held a Private Pilot’s Licence. His total flying experience was 573 hours, of which 22 hours were on the Beech B55 Baron type. In the last 90 days he had flown 21 hours, and in the last 28 days, 7 hours. The pilot reported no injuries.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft was a Beech B55 Baron, manufactured in 1969. It was powered by two Continental IO-470 piston engines. No passengers were on board; only the pilot was present.
Outcome
The aircraft sustained damage to the left wingtip, right wing, and fuselage. The pilot was uninjured. Information about the accident was provided by the pilot via an Aircraft Accident Report Form.