N212G

Substantial
None

BEECH C-50S/N: CH-331

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 1, 2013
NTSB Number
WPR13CA395
Location
Homedale, ID
Event ID
20130902X32141
Coordinates
43.561111, -116.976943
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 delayed action to arrest a loss of altitude on short final, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and collision with a fence post.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
CH-331
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1955
Model / ICAO
C-50BE50
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
6
FAA Model
C-50

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BAILEY ORIN A
Address
2246 THOMPSON RD
City
HOMEDALE
State / Zip Code
ID 83628-3654
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that this was the first time landing his multi-engine airplane on his private grass airstrip. The flight handbook revealed that the required landing distance was about equal to the full length of the runway. The pilot reported performing a stabilized approach, with an intended touchdown point 200 feet down the runway. As he approached short final, the airplane began to sink, and he increased engine power. This did not arrest the descent, so he applied full engine power; however, the airplane touched down short of the runway and struck a fence post with the left wing, which resulted in substantial damage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation, and further stated that the accident could have been avoided if he had performed a go-around at the first indication of altitude loss.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR13CA395