N213AV

Substantial
None

BEECH C99S/N: U-213

Accident Details

Date
Friday, March 16, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA18CA167
Location
Hastings, NE
Event ID
20180319X41043
Coordinates
40.604167, -98.426391
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's decision to land in a gusty crosswind that exceeded the airplane's maximum demonstrated crosswind and resulted in a runway excursion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
U-213
Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Model / ICAO
C99BE99
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
17
FAA Model
C-99

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DODSON INTERNATIONAL PARTS INC
Address
2155 VERMONT RD
City
RANTOUL
State / Zip Code
KS 66079-9014
Country
United States

Analysis

The director of safety for the operator reported that, the flight crew reported that, during landing in gusty crosswind conditions, the multi-engine, turbine-powered airplane bounced. The airplane then touched down a second time, but was to the left of the runway centerline. "Recognizing their position was too far left", the flight crew attempted a go-around. However, both engines were almost at idle and "took time to spool back up". Without the appropriate airspeed, the airplane continued to veer left. A "gust" under the right wing "drove" the left wing into the ground. The airplane continued across a grass field, the nose landing gear collapsed, and the airplane slid to a stop.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and left wing.

The director of safety reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

The automated weather observation system located at the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 110° at 21 knots, gusting to 35 knots. The pilot landed on runway 04.

The Beechcraft airplane flight manual states the max demonstrated crosswind is 25 knots.

Based on the stated wind conditions, the calculated crosswind component was 19 to 33 knots.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA18CA167