N6544T

Substantial
None

Beech 19AS/N: MB365

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
NTSB Number
CHI06CA234
Location
Yankton, SD
Event ID
20060925X01399
Coordinates
42.916667, -97.386108
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The dual student's premature retraction of the flaps during the attempted go-around which resulted in the impact with the ground. The flight instructor's delay in calling for the go-around was an additional cause.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
MB365
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
19ABE19
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
19A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
COURTNEY JOHN T
Address
6 MITCHELL LN
City
WOODBRIDGE
State / Zip Code
CT 06525-2419
Country
United States

Analysis

The airplane was damaged when it struck the ground during an attempted go-around following a simulated engine failure. The flight instructor stated that he simulated an engine failure while in the traffic pattern and his student performed the engine failure checklist while continuing in the traffic pattern. He stated that it became apparent that they were going to be short of the runway and he called for a go-around. He stated that his student then retracted the flaps from full flaps to no flaps prior to applying engine power. He stated that he then applied full power, but was unable to arrest the high sink rate. The airplane subsequently impacted the ground and bounced back into the air. The flight instructor then landed the airplane on the runway.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI06CA234