On May 14, 2000, a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor (registration N6082) operated by John M. Stone was involved in an aviation accident near Monroe, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around, resulting in a loss of directional control, and subsequent collapse of the left main landing gear after the airplane departed the runway. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
After a bounced landing, the pilot attempted a go-around. The left engine hesitated while the right engine developed power, causing loss of directional control. The airplane exited the runway left and the left main landing gear collapsed.
Incident Overview
During the landing roll, the airplane bounced on the runway and began to swerve. The pilot initiated a go-around. However, the left engine hesitated while the right engine developed power, leading to asymmetric thrust. The pilot lost directional control, and the airplane departed the left side of the runway. Subsequently, the left main landing gear collapsed.
Sequence of Events
The airplane bounced after initially contacting the runway.
The landing roll became unstable as the airplane started to swerve.
The pilot elected to abort the landing and perform a go-around.
During the go-around, the left engine responded slowly while the right engine produced power normally.
The resulting asymmetric thrust caused the airplane to veer left.
The pilot was unable to maintain directional control.
The airplane left the runway surface on the left side.
The left main landing gear collapsed upon departing the runway.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around, resulting in a loss of directional control, and subsequent collapse of the left main landing gear after the airplane departed the runway.