N53MT

Substantial
Serious

BEECH 58PS/N: TJ246

Accident Details

Date
Monday, December 9, 2013
NTSB Number
WPR14CA067
Location
Kalispell, MT
Event ID
20131210X03812
Coordinates
48.306110, -114.253608
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
5

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing sequence.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N53MT
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
TJ246
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1980
Model / ICAO
58PB58T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
3011 W BUCKEYE RD
Status
Deregistered
City
PHOENIX
State / Zip Code
AZ 85009-5734
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that just prior to landing he noted there was ice on the airplane's wings. He activated the de-ice boots and proceeded to land. During the landing flare, about 12 feet above the ground, the airplane buffeted and the nose lowered. The pilot added full power to initiate a go-around when the airplane stalled and the left wing impacted the ground. The pilot reduced power; the airplane touched down onto the runway and skidded off the left side of the runway before it came to a rest. During the accident sequence the airplane's left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR14CA067