ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 354486
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| Date: | Tuesday 12 May 1998 |
| Time: | 11:00 LT |
| Type: |  Beechcraft A23-24 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N6092N |
| MSN: | MA335 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2038 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming IO-360-A2B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Holbrook, AZ -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Double Eagle, NM (AEG |
| (P14) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot was attempting to land when he encountered a strong wind gust that turned the aircraft about 15 degrees to the right. He attempted a go-around, but was unable to gain altitude or maintain directional control. The aircraft collided with terrain and continued to slide forward. All three landing gear separated from the aircraft and both wing tips were torn off. The propeller struck the ground and the aircraft came to rest in an upright position about 120 degrees from the runway heading. The reported winds at the time of the accident were from 210 degrees at a velocity of 18 knots gusting to 23 knots. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunction with the aircraft prior to the accident.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around after encountering a gust of wind.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX98LA155
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Mar-2024 14:54 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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