# NTSB ATL07CA056: Beech B24R, N1981L, Monks Corner, SC, March 25, 2007 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: March 24, 2007, 23:30 local (Mar 25, 2007, 03:30 UTC) - Place: Monks Corner, SC - Coordinates: 33.1844444444444, -80.035 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.1844&lon=-80.0350&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 4 uninjured - Status: Completed, report June 27, 2007 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: Columbia FSDO-13 - NTSB case key (mKey): 65525 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL07CA056 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/65525/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA056 ## Probable cause The pilot's misjudgment of speed/distance/altitude which resulted in a undershoot of the runway. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Undershoot, landing - flare/touchdown - distance/speed - misjudged, pilot in command (cause) - distance/altitude - misjudged, pilot in command (cause) ## Analysis The pilot stated that he was in contact with air traffic controllers and recalled that the radios began to flicker on and off and radio communication was lost. After checking the voltage he realized that he was having an electric failure. He set the transponder to the emergency code and prepared for a precautionary landing. The pilot stated that during the final approach to landing, he reduced the power to idle and attempted to extended the landing gear. The airplane began to descend rapidly and the pilot added power. The pilot stated," although he added power the airplane continued to descend". He landed approximately 100 feet short of the runway, and collided with ground debris. After the airplane came to a stop the pilot and passengers exited the airplane uninjured. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical or flight control anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident. Examination by an FAA inspector revealed that the wings were separated from the wing roots, and the fuselage was buckled. The landing gear handle, and landing gear was in the up and stowed position. Further examination revealed the alternator tension bolt was loose. ## Factual narrative The pilot stated that he had three passengers onboard and was in contact with air traffic controllers at Charleston Approach. He recalled that the radios began to flicker on and off and radio communication was lost. After checking the voltage he realized that he was having an electric failure. He set the transponder to the emergency code and prepared for a precautionary landing at Berkeley County Airport, Moncks Corner, South Carolina. The pilot stated that during the final approach to landing, he reduced the power to idle and attempted to extended the landing gear. The airplane began to descend rapidly and the pilot added power. The pilot stated," although he added power the airplane continued to descend". He landed approximately 100 feet short of the runway, and collided with ground debris. After the airplane came to a stop the pilot and passengers exited the airplane uninjured. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical or flight control anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident. Examination by an FAA inspector revealed that the wings were separated from the wing roots, and the fuselage was buckled. The landing gear handle, and landing gear was in the up and stowed position. Further examination revealed the alternator tension bolt was loose. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N1981L](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N1981L-2009-02-06), registration cancelled 2009-02-06, S/N MC-425, built 1976 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Beech B24R - Registry model: [Beech B24R](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-b24r) (registry code 1151253) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming I0360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-i0360-series) (registry code 41515, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: MC-425 - Airframe hours: 2463 - Engines: Lycoming IO360 SER 180 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Francis X Fitzpatrick - Registered owner: Francis X Fitzpatrick - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, February 1, 2007, 2,474 hours before - Departed: EWN, NEW BERN, NC - Destination: 50J, MONCKS CORNER, SC - Airport: 50J, Berkeley County, runway 23, 4,351 × 75 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 19; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, without waivers/limitations; flight hours: 17 total, 17 in this make and model ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Night/dark - Wind: 160° at 4 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 61 °F, dew point 57 °F - Altimeter: 30.25 inHg - Observed at: KCHS ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20070324005039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070324005039A), Mar 24, 2007: Beech B24R, Moncks Corner, SC, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft landed short of runway 23 at Berkeley co. airport after complete electrical failure. Aircraft sustained substantial damage, no fire, 4 persons… From the NTSB's public API. 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