N601FD

Substantial
None

BEECH 95-B55 (T42A)S/N: TC-1772

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
NTSB Number
WPR11CA343
Location
Colville, WA
Event ID
20110722X12056
Coordinates
48.540279, -117.888610
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s inadequate braking after touchdown, which resulted in a runway excursion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N601FD
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
TC-1772
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
95-B55 (T42A)BE55
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BEACHMONT LLC
Address
5675 NAKAT WAY
Status
Deregistered
City
BLAINE
State / Zip Code
WA 98230-9552
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that it had just rained on the 2,695-foot-long runway that he intended to land on. During the landing roll, the pilot applied moderate braking but he did not sense that the airplane was decelerating sufficiently. The pilot stated that his knowledge of this airport made him aware of a 150 foot drop off located at the end of the runway. With the end of the runway approaching, the pilot elected to turn left off the runway and he used the right engine to assist the turn. The airplane veered left off the end of the runway onto a gravel area. When the airplane entered the gravel area the right main landing gear collapsed, resulting in substantial damage to the outboard edge of the aileron, and damage to the landing gear and top of the inboard wing. The pilot said there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR11CA343