N9008V

Substantial
Minor

Beech A36S/N: E-185

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, October 27, 2019
NTSB Number
GAA20CA048
Location
Le Roy, NY
Event ID
20191027X84759
Coordinates
42.981388, -77.935279
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
4
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper pitch control during takeoff in high, gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway overrun and the nose landing gear collapsing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N9008V
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
E-185
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1969
Model / ICAO
A36BE36
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
YATES JOHN
Address
4198 COUNTY ROAD 4
Status
Deregistered
City
CANANDAIGUA
State / Zip Code
NY 14424-9557
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that prior to the takeoff roll, he had increased the airplane's trim because, "the tail fells like it is lifting ahead of the nose when not heavily loaded in the rear." During the takeoff roll, about 73 knots and 1,800 ft down the runway the airplane ascended. The airplane was still in ground effect, and the pilot applied forward yoke pressure to increase the airplane's airspeed.

About 1,000ft further, he noticed that the airspeed was 75 knots. He recalled checking the gauges and all appeared within normal limits.

The airplane descended to the runway about 74 knots airspeed and bounced. The airplane overran the runway and he pushed forward on the yoke to level the airplane, but the airplane encountered a wind gust from the left and touched down in the grass about 155ft beyond the end of the runway. The nose landing gear collapsed, and the airplane stopped.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mounts, elevator and both wings.

According to the nearest METAR located 14 miles northeast of the accident site, about the time of the accident, the wind was reported as being from 260° at 17 knots and gusting to 30 knots. The pilot took off from runway 28.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident 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# GAA20CA048