No fatalities

1972-07-26: Beechcraft 60 Duke (N147E) — Beech Aircraft Corporation — Roy, United States of America

Roy, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On July 26, 1972, a Beechcraft 60 Duke (registration N147E) operated by Beech Aircraft Corporation was involved in an aviation accident near Roy, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was caused by the pilot's failure to reduce engine power after landing. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781233822Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine airplane caught fire after failing to slow down following a landing, resulting in the total loss of the aircraft.

What happened

Following a landing at Roy, a twin engine airplane failed to decelerate at the expected rate. The aircraft continued along its path past the runway area, eventually breaching several fences. The sequence of events concluded when the plane came to a halt and was consumed by flames.

Despite the intensity of the fire, both occupants managed to evacuate the aircraft without injury. However, the impact and subsequent fire resulted in the destruction of the aircraft.

Findings

Investigations into the incident identified that the pilot failed to reduce engine power after touchdown. The official conclusion determined that the pilot maintained full engine power following the landing, which prevented the necessary deceleration and led to the excursion.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by the pilot's failure to reduce engine power after landing.