Beechcraft A23-24 N6092N

Summary

On 12 May 1998 at about 18:00 local time, a Beechcraft A23-24 registered N6092N was involved in an accident near Holbrook, Arizona, United States. 2 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

12 May 1998 at 18:00

Classification

Accident

Location

Holbrook, Arizona, United States

Nearest airport

Holbrook Municipal (P14)

Coordinates

34.9394, -110.0907

Aircraft

Beechcraft A23-24

Registration

N6092N

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Double Eagle → Unknown

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

LAX98LA155

Nobody was injured.

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around after encountering a gust of wind.

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

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The pilot was attempting to land when he encountered a strong wind gust that turned the aircraft about 15 degrees to the right. He attempted a go-around, but was unable to gain altitude or maintain directional control. The aircraft collided with terrain and continued to slide forward. All three landing gear separated from the aircraft and both wing tips were torn off. The propeller struck the ground and the aircraft came to rest in an upright position about 120 degrees from the runway heading. The reported winds at the time of the accident were from 210 degrees at a velocity of 18 knots gusting to 23 knots. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunction with the aircraft prior to the accident.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.