# NTSB CEN22LA409: Beech C23, N6628J, Eden Prairie, MN, August 31, 2022 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report - Date: August 31, 2022, 14:35 local (19:35 UTC) - Place: Eden Prairie, MN - Coordinates: 44.82837, -93.456328 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=44.8284&lon=-93.4563&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Landing: Abnormal runway contact](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed - Report: Approved by Office Director - Investigation class: Class 4 - Basic report with no Prelim publish - NTSB office: Central Region - Parties: FAA - NTSB case key (mKey): 105869 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CEN22LA409 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/105869/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=105869 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA409 ## Probable cause The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff phase of a touch and go landing. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Use of equip/info: aircraft control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040): Personnel issues › Task performance · Student/instructed pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Beech C23, 23 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md?model=1151242), [All aircraft, 9,295 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md) - [Action: incomplete action](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041040): Personnel issues › Action/decision · Student/instructed pilot; cases with it: [Beech C23, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041040/cases.md?model=1151242), [All aircraft, 105 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041040/cases.md) - [Aircraft capability: landing distance](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01061030): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained; cases with it: [Beech C23, 3 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01061030/cases.md?model=1151242), [All aircraft, 68 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01061030/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Landing: Abnormal runway contact](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090) (defining event); cases with it: [Beech C23, 7 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090/sequence.md?model=1151242), [All aircraft, 1,506 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090/sequence.md) - [Landing-flare/touchdown: Runway excursion](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300); cases with it: [Beech C23, 9 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md?model=1151242), [All aircraft, 3,643 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md) - [Takeoff: Collision during takeoff/land](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/490); cases with it: [Beech C23, 4 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/490/sequence.md?model=1151242), [All aircraft, 1,309 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/490/sequence.md) ## Analysis The student pilot reported that, while on final for a touch and go landing, the airplane was a bit high, but with plenty of runway remaining. The airplane touched down and bounced twice. The student pilot elected to go around. During the go around the left horizontal stabilator struck a runway light which resulted in substantial damage. The student pilot continued to fly the traffic pattern and subsequently landed without further incident. The student pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N6628J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6628J), registered now, S/N M-2182 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: BEECH C23 - Registry model: [Beech C23](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-c23) (registry code 1151242) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming O&VO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-vo-360-series) (registry code 41514, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: M-2182 - Year built: 1979 - Airframe hours: 4059.4 - Engines: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER 180 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Skysurv Inc - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, June 6, 2022 - Departed: KFCM, Eden Prairie, MN - Destination: KFCM, Eden Prairie, MN - Airport: KFCM, Flying Cloud, runway 28R, 3,898 × 75 ft, asphalt - Equipment: Electronic flight bag or handheld device, Auto-pilot, Angle of attack indicator, ADS-B, Stall warning system ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 44; injuries: none; student; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; seat: left; flight hours: 63 total, 62 in this make and model, 16 as pilot in command, 19 in the last 90 days, 8 in the last 30 days, 0 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: variable at 7 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 86 °F, dew point 63 °F - Altimeter: 2997.00 inHg - Observed at: KFCM - METAR: METAR KFCM 311953Z 25007KT 210V290 10SM CLR 30/17 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP144 T03000167= ## Docket (2 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on November 2, 2022, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=105869. 2.8 MB in all. - Pilot/operator aircraft accident report, NTSB form 6120.1 (item 1, PDF, 11 pages, 2.2 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=14563357&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=6120_1_6628J_Redacted-Rel.pdf - Photos (item 2, PDF, 2 pages, 609 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=14488266&FileExtension=pdf&FileName=Docket%20LALA409-Rel.pdf From the NTSB's public API. 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