Single-engine aircraft crash during touch-and-go maneuver

No fatalities • Youngstown-Warren, United States of America • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine airplane crashed after a hard landing and subsequent bounce during a touch-and-go operation, leaving the pilot uninjured.

What happened

During a touch-and-go landing sequence, a twin engine airplane experienced a significant impact upon contacting the runway. The force of the initial contact caused the aircraft to bounce, leading to a loss of directional control. Following this instability, the plane crashed at the site. The pilot was the only person on board at the time of the accident and sustained no injuries.

Findings

Investigations into the accident identified that the aircraft underwent a porpoising motion during the landing attempt. The sequence of events was driven by an improper level off during the maneuver. Additional contributing factors included the pilot's failure to properly recover from the bounced landing following the initial contact with the runway.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by a controlled collision with the ground resulting from an improper level-off during a touch-and-go maneuver.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1979-04-10 Beechcraft E18 accident near Youngstown-Warren, United States of America?

A twin-engine airplane crashed after a hard landing and subsequent bounce during a touch-and-go operation, leaving the pilot uninjured.

Were there any fatalities in the 1979-04-10 Beechcraft E18 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1979-04-10 involved a Beechcraft E18, registration N617M, operated by Green Aero, at Youngstown-Warren, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was caused by a controlled collision with the ground resulting from an improper level-off during a touch-and-go maneuver.

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