Summary
On July 01, 1997, a Beech C24R (N5156M) was involved in an incident near Old Bridge, NJ. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
On July 1, 1997, about 1940 eastern daylight time, a Beech C24R, N5156M, was substantially damaged when it landed off the runway's right side and collided with a drainage ditch, at the Old Bridge Airport (3N6), Old Bridge, New Jersey. The certificated flight instructor (CFI) and private pilot were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight that departed the Allaire Airport, Belmar, New Jersey. No flight plan was filed for the instructional flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91.
The CFI reported that the flight arrived at 3N6, with the intent to practice simulated engine failures to Runway 6. The first simulated engine failure was conducted to a landing, and the second was terminated with a go-around.
This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC97LA133. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5156M.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On July 1, 1997, about 1940 eastern daylight time, a Beech C24R, N5156M, was substantially damaged when it landed off the runway's right side and collided with a drainage ditch, at the Old Bridge Airport (3N6), Old Bridge, New Jersey. The certificated flight instructor (CFI) and private pilot were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight that departed the Allaire Airport, Belmar, New Jersey. No flight plan was filed for the instructional flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91.
The CFI reported that the flight arrived at 3N6, with the intent to practice simulated engine failures to Runway 6. The first simulated engine failure was conducted to a landing, and the second was terminated with a go-around. During the third simulated engine failure, and while on final approach, the instructor observed that the airplane was low, and verbally instructed the student to add power. The student added full power; however, the engine did not respond. The airplane then touched down on the grass, to the right of the runway, and encountered a drainage ditch.
Examination of the engine by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspector did not reveal evidence of pre impact malfunctions.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC97LA133