N9761L

Substantial
Minor

BEECH C23S/N: M-1381

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 13, 2010
NTSB Number
WPR10CA400
Location
Wenden, AZ
Event ID
20100813X91120
Coordinates
34.233333, -113.488334
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s inadequate bounced landing recovery and failure to maintain directional control during landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N9761L
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
M-1381
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1972
Model / ICAO
C23BE23
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
4110 AVIATION DR
Status
Deregistered
City
MADERA
State / Zip Code
CA 93637-9227
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that just after touchdown the airplane bounced and veered to the right. The pilot applied full power and attempted a go-around; however, the airplane exited the runway environment and struck a pole. Subsequently, the airplane nosed over substantially damaging the firewall. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine prior to the accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR10CA400