N334J

Substantial
None

BEECH F33AS/N: CE-1644

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, April 21, 2011
NTSB Number
ERA11CA255
Location
Ocala, FL
Event ID
20110421X32739
Coordinates
29.171943, -82.224166
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distracted attention due to the electrical system failure.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N334J
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
CE-1644
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1992
Model / ICAO
F33ABE33
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
JBL AVIATION INC
Address
25018 MASON ST
Status
Deregistered
City
WATERLOO
State / Zip Code
NE 68069-4444
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot stated that while at 8,000 feet he began losing electrical power to all of his instruments, including radios. He had the airport in sight, so he did not declare an emergency, but did switch his transponder to 7600. He stated that he selected the landing gear handle to the down position, he did not remember acknowledging the gear position indicator, nor did he remember hearing the gear motor, and he did not use the hand crank for the landing gear. He said he was unable to lower the flaps. On final, he pulled the power, but the engine stayed at full power despite the fact that the throttle was retarded. He landed fast. He tried to flare but the airplane was going too fast. He said he landed bounced, and then the airplane came back down hard. The pilot stated that he was very nervous and distracted by all of the system failures. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector found the battery dead, and substantial damage to the engine compartment and forward cabin/cockpit.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA11CA255