ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 353520
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| Date: | Wednesday 2 December 1998 |
| Time: | 16:00 LT |
| Type: |  Bellanca 17-30 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N4789V |
| MSN: | 30079 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2578 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental IO-520-D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Star, NC -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Smithfield, NC (KJNX) |
| (43A) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that he performed a short field approach, had completed his flare with his main wheels on the runway when, upon lowering the nose wheel to the runway the airplane veered off the left side. The excursion continued into the grass for about 100 feet until collision with trees. Examination of the runway by an FAA Inspector revealed that tire skid marks showed at least three separate touchdowns, and that the first touchdown was with the nose wheel only. Postcrash examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical malfunctions that would cause directional control difficulties.
Probable Cause: The failure of the pilot to use proper short-field landing procedure, resulting in an extended flare and touchdown by the nose wheel and right main wheel simultaneously, and the subsequent loss of directional control and collision with trees.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA99LA040
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Mar-2024 07:42 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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