Beech 58 Runway Overrun at Magaruque Island (ZS-JGY)

Accident Overview and Aircraft Details On 9 March 2008, a Beech 58 with registration ZS-JGY was involved in an accident at Magaruque Island Aerodrome in Mozambique. The aircraft was operating a domestic charter flight from Vilankulo Aerodrome (FQVL) to Magaruque Island Aerodrome. The accident occurred at 1330Z. The pilot-in-command was 21 years old, held a commercial licence, and had 399.8 total flying hours, including 4.8 hours on type. ## Sequence of Events According to the pilot, after touchdown the aircraft continued down the runway for 100 to 150 m. The pilot then retracted the flaps to reduce lift. Approximately 50 m after flap retraction, the starboard wing dropped suddenly. The pilot realised that the aircraft's speed had not reduced as expected and applied power to execute a go-around. However, the pilot determined that there was insufficient runway remaining to become airborne again. The throttles were closed, maximum braking was applied, and the control column was pulled back to assist in slowing the aircraft. The aircraft left the runway and came to rest approximately 25 m past the end of the runway. ## Damage and Meteorological Conditions Tyre skid marks began about 100 m before the end of the runway. The right-hand main gear was ripped off, the left-hand main gear failed outwards, and the nose gear folded back into the nose gear well. At the time of the accident, the surface wind was 110 degrees at 5 to 10 knots, the temperature was 30 degrees Celsius, visibility was greater than 10 km, and cloud cover was 4/8. ## Personnel and Maintenance There were four people on board, and no injuries or fatalities were reported. The last Mandatory Periodic Inspection (MPI) had been carried out on 20 June 2007 at 3,877.7 flying hours by AMO 076. The aircraft was operated for a further 53.0 flying hours after this inspection.