Beechcraft 76 N6626X

Summary

On 26 October 1993 at about 22:25 local time, a Beechcraft 76 registered N6626X, operated by Sierra Academy of Aeronautics, was involved in an accident near Livermore, California, United States. 3 people were on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

26 October 1993 at 22:25

Classification

Accident

Location

Livermore, California, United States

Nearest airport

Livermoore Municipal (O48)

Coordinates

37.6802, -121.7506

Aircraft

Beechcraft 76

Registration

N6626X

Category

Airplane

Engines

2

Operator

Sierra Academy of Aeronautics

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Instructional

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Oakland → Unknown

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

LAX94LA029

Nobody was injured.

the dual student's improper use of the throttle and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

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The flight instructor reported that the student was performing touch and go pattern operations on runway 7L at the Livermore airport. The instructor said that the student flared about 8 to 10 feet above the runway and 'abruptly reduced the throttle.' The aircraft then made a very hard touchdown. The instructor stated that he took control of the aircraft during the bounce and successfully initiated a go-around. The pilot evaluated the aircraft systems for any possible damage, and, concluding there was none, continued the flight. After the aircraft returned to the Oakland airport for refueling, the pilot noted the damage to the left prop. Maintenance personnel discovered damage to the left main wing spar.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.