# NTSB LAX98LA155: Beech A23-24, N6092N, Holbrook, AZ, May 12, 1998 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: May 12, 1998, 11:00 local (18:00 UTC) - Place: Holbrook, AZ - Coordinates: 34.939407, -110.090698 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=34.9394&lon=-110.0907&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 2 uninjured - Status: Completed, report February 11, 2000 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 30082 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX98LA155 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/30082/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA155 ## Probable cause The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around after encountering a gust of wind. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - In flight encounter with weather, landing - weather condition - gusts - In flight collision with terrain/water, go-around (vfr) - go-around - attempted, pilot in command - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - Complete gear collapsed, landing - roll ## Analysis 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. ## Factual narrative On May 12, 1998, at 1100 hours mountain standard time, a Beech A23-24, N6092N, collided with terrain on landing at the Holbrook, Arizona, airport. The airplane sustained substantial damage, and the pilot/owner and passenger, the sole occupants, were not injured. The personal flight originated at the Double Eagle, New Mexico, airport at 0915, and was en route to the Banning, California, airport, with a stop in Holbrook. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The pilot reported that he was landing on runway 21 and encountered a strong wind gust that turned the aircraft about 15 degrees to the right. He applied power and attempted a go-around, but could not gain altitude or maintain runway direction. 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 approximately 120 degrees from the runway heading. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the aircraft prior to the accident. The reported winds at the time of the accident were from 210 degrees at a velocity of 18 knots gusting to 23 knots. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N6092N](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N6092N-1998-11-14), registration cancelled 1998-11-14, S/N MA335 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Beech A23-24 - Registry model: [Beech A23-24](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a23-24) (registry code 1151226) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: MA335 - Airframe hours: 2038 - Engines: Lycoming IO-360-A2B 200 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Archer Neider - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, January 21, 1998, 16 hours before - Departed: AEG, DOUBLE EAGLE, NM - Destination: P14 - Airport: P14, Holbrook Municipal, runway 21, 6,740 × 75 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 68; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 632 total, 554 in this make and model, 589 as pilot in command, 14 in the last 90 days, 13 in the last 30 days, 2 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 210° at 18 knots, gusting 23 - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 68 °F, dew point 19 °F - Altimeter: 29.00 inHg - Observed at: INW, 25 nm away ## 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 19980512008959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980512008959A), May 12, 1998: Beech A2324, Holbrook, AZ, Substantial damage. Landing wind gust forced A23 off runway. Exceeded crosswing component. (.4)the pilot was attempting to land when he encountered a strong wind gust that turned… From the NTSB's public API. 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