N8775R

Substantial
Serious

BEECH 95-B55S/N: TC-1782

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
NTSB Number
CEN09CA102
Location
Batesville, AR
Event ID
20081226X14812
Coordinates
35.726112, -91.647224
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind which resulted in the overrun landing. Factors contributing to the accident include the culvert and the tailwind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N8775R
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
TC-1782
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
95-B55BE55
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
PO BOX 910
Status
Deregistered
City
CLINTON
State / Zip Code
AR 72031-0910
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot of the twin-engine airplane landed long, ran off the end of the runway, and subsequently impacted a concrete culvert. The pilot was able to exit the airplane unassisted; however the passenger on board had to be removed by emergency personnel. The airplane's fuselage and wing sustained substantial damage during the accident. The pilot reportedly landed on runway 07. The weather reporting station at the accident airport reported the wind was from 290 degrees at 7 knots. This calculated to a tailwind of 5.4 knots.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA102