AAIB Bulletin: 12/2013
Beechcraft 58TC Baron · Other Documents
Overview
This document is an accident report concerning the Beechcraft 58TC Baron, registration N6751W, which occurred on July 30, 2013. The report details the circumstances surrounding the accident, including the pilot's experience, the aircraft's performance during landing, and the subsequent overrun of the runway. The pilot, an FAA Airline Transport Pilot with nearly 3,000 hours of flying experience, encountered difficulties during landing due to wet runway conditions. The report emphasizes the importance of performance planning and the potential impact of environmental factors on landing distances.
- The accident involved a Beechcraft 58TC Baron, registration N6751W.
- The pilot had 2,965 total flying hours, with 75 hours on type.
- The aircraft landed on a wet grass runway, affecting braking performance.
- A go-around was considered but not executed due to uncertainty.
- Wet grass conditions can increase landing distance by up to 60%.
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Source
Originally published by assets.publishing.service.gov.uk. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
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- Other Documents
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- 2013
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- 1
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- 203 KB
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- assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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In this document
Accident Overview
The accident involved the Beechcraft 58TC Baron, which landed on a wet grass runway at Panshanger Aerodrome. The pilot reported that the aircraft landed deeper into the runway than intended and did not experience adequate braking performance, leading to an overrun into an adjacent field.
Pilot's Experience
The pilot had a total of 2,965 flying hours, with 75 hours on the Beechcraft 58TC Baron. In the last 90 days, he had flown 104 hours, and in the last 28 days, he had flown 31 hours.
Landing Conditions
The cloudbase was broken at 1,000 feet, prompting the pilot to conduct a visual approach. The wet grass runway conditions contributed to the aircraft's landing performance issues, as noted by the pilot's consideration of a 1.3 safety factor for landing performance.
Performance Planning
The report references the CAA’s Safety Sense Leaflet 7c, which advises pilots on performance planning for takeoffs and landings. It highlights that wet grass can significantly increase landing distances, potentially adding up to 60%.
Safety notes
- Consider environmental factors such as runway conditions when planning landings.
- Always evaluate go-around options if landing performance is in doubt.
Full document text
23 ©Crown copyright 2013 AAIB Bulletin: 12/2013 N6751W EW/G2013/07/31 ACCIDENT Aircraft Type and Registration: Beechcraft 58TC Baron, N6751W No & Type of Engines: 2 Continental Motors Corp TSIO-520 SER piston engines Year of Manufacture: 1980 (Serial no: TK-121) Date & Time (UTC): 30 July 2013 at 1315 hrs Location: Panshanger Aerodrome, Hertfordshire Type of Flight: Private Persons on Board: Crew - 1 Passengers - None Injuries: Crew - None Passengers - N/A Nature of Damage: Damage to the landing gear, right wing and both propellers Commander’s Licence: FAA Airline Transport Pilot’s Licence Commander’s Age: 52 years Commander’s Flying Experience: 2,965 hours (of which 75 were on type) Last 90 days - 104 hours Last 28 days - 31 hours Information Source: Aircraft Accident Report Form submitted by the pilot The pilot reported that the cloudbase was broken at 1,000 ft, so he conducted a visual “bad weather” circuit, to land on Runway 29. As the aircraft touched down, the pilot realised it had landed both deeper into the grass runway, which was wet from recent rain, and faster than normal. After applying the brakes he “did not notice good retardation”. A go-around was considered but being uncertain of its success, the pilot elected to remain on the runway. The aircraft overran the runway and entered an adjacent field at low speed. In the process, it encountered a mound and ditch, which caused significant damage. The pilot had considered the aircraft’s landing performance, applying a factor of 1.3, and recalled that, touching down at the appropriate point on the runway, there would be about 200 metres to spare. He commented that an earlier decision to go-around would have prevented the accident. The CAA’s Safety Sense Leaflet 7c, ‘Aeroplane Performance’, provides guidance on performance planning and the factors to consider for takeoffs and landings. It advises that very short wet grass on a firm soil base may be slippery, adding up to 60% to the landing distance required.