No fatalities

1989-06-01: Beechcraft 60 Duke (N5AN) — Awaa Aviation — Moorhead, United States of America

Moorhead, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On June 1, 1989, a Beechcraft 60 Duke (registration N5AN) operated by Awaa Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Moorhead, 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 properly flare the aircraft and maintain directional stability during landing. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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An aircraft veered off the runway following a heavy touchdown, resulting in a collision with terrain and a subsequent fire.

What happened

During the landing phase of the flight, the aircraft experienced a significant impact upon touching down on the runway. Following this hard landing, the aircraft drifted toward the right side of the runway, eventually exiting the paved surface and striking the surrounding terrain.

Upon colliding with the ground, the aircraft caught fire. The intensity of the flames resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. Despite the severity of the impact and the subsequent post-crash fire, there were no injuries reported among the pilot or the passengers on board.

Findings

Investigations into the accident identified that the primary factors involved the pilot's execution of the landing maneuver. Specifically, the sequence of events was driven by an improper flare during the final approach, which led to a failure to maintain necessary directional control of the aircraft as it transitioned to the runway surface.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by the pilot's failure to properly flare the aircraft and maintain directional stability during landing.