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Aircraft Runway Departure and Fire Following Hard Landing (N5AN)

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: Improper flare by the pilot during the landing, and his failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary report: the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archiveUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft made a hard landing, ran off the right side of the runway, and collided with terrain. The plane caught fire and was destroyed, but the pilot and passengers were uninjured.

Incident Overview and Outcome During the landing, the aircraft made a hard landing and subsequently ran off the right side of the runway. The aircraft then collided with the terrain. Following the impact, the plane erupted in flames and was destroyed. Despite the total loss of the aircraft, the pilot and passengers were not injured. ## Official Probable Cause The official investigation determined that the accident was caused by improper flare by the pilot during the landing, and his failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. The source does not provide the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, location, or additional technical details.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Jun 1989 Beechcraft 60 Duke accident near Moorhead, United States of America?

An aircraft made a hard landing, ran off the right side of the runway, and collided with terrain. The plane caught fire and was destroyed, but the pilot and passengers were uninjured.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 Jun 1989 Beechcraft 60 Duke accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Jun 1989 involved a Beechcraft 60 Duke, registration N5AN, operated by Awaa Aviation, at Moorhead, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Improper flare by the pilot during the landing, and his failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.

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