N7944L

Substantial
Minor

BEECH A23-19S/N: MB 143

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 26, 2009
NTSB Number
WPR09CA466
Location
Tehachapi, CA
Event ID
20090926X30555
Coordinates
35.134998, -118.439163
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to attain an established approach path while on final approach resulting in an improper flare and bounced landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N7944L
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
MB 143
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
A23-19BE19
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HEWITT LOIS J
Address
13946 WAWONA RD
Status
Deregistered
City
APPLE VALLEY
State / Zip Code
CA 92307-5959
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot stated that he overshot his turn to final and had to bank hard left to align with the center of the runway; as a result he was off to the extreme left side of the runway. He banked hard right to correct, and landed hard on the left edge of the runway. The airplane bounced and landed on the right side of the runway. The pilot stated that he added power in an attempt to salvage the landing; however, the airplane departed the runway, impacted a chain link fence, and came to rest nose down.

The pilot stated that the airplane and engine experienced no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR09CA466