Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary WPR09CA466

Tehachapi, CA, USA

Aircraft #1

N7944L

BEECH A23-19

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The pilot stated that he overshot his turn to final and had to bank hard left to align with the center of the runway; as a result he was off to the extreme left side of the runway. He banked hard right to correct, and landed hard on the left edge of the runway. The airplane bounced and landed on the right side of the runway. The pilot stated that he added power in an attempt to salvage the landing; however, the airplane departed the runway, impacted a chain link fence, and came to rest nose down. The pilot stated that the airplane and engine experienced no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to attain an established approach path while on final approach resulting in an improper flare and bounced landing.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

Get all the details on your iPhone or iPad with:

Aviation Accidents App

In-Depth Access to Aviation Accident Reports