BEECH 35-C33 near Burlington, NC — 2012-08-22
- Date
- 2012-08-22
- Location
- Burlington, NC, USA
- Airport
- BUY
- Aircraft
- BEECH 35-C33
- Registration
- N331DP
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- None
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
NTSB narrative
The pilot stated that the purpose of the flight was for him to demonstrate to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, who was on the ground witnessing the flight, his ability to land an airplane. On the first landing, the airplane landed hard, and the right main landing gear tire deflated. The airplane veered off the right side of the runway and came to rest, damaging the right wing spar and fuselage. The pilot reported there was no preimpact mechanical failure or malfunction that caused the hard landing.
NTSB coding
Evidence available
- Photos
- 4 docket documents
Docket documents4
- Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
- Photo 1: Digital Photograph Provided by FAA. View Depicting the Damage Above the Right Wing.photos
- Photo 2: Digital Photograph Provided by FAA. View Depicting the Right Main Landing Gear Wheel Assembly. Note the Deflated Tire.photos
- Weather Reports and Recordsreport
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