# NTSB MIA99LA115: Beech A23, N8883M, Homestead, FL, March 28, 1999 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: March 28, 1999, 10:06 local (15:06 UTC) - Place: Homestead, FL - Coordinates: 25.529331, -80.38932 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=25.5293&lon=-80.3893&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 2 uninjured - Status: Completed, report April 20, 2001 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 45983 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA99LA115 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/45983/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA115 ## Probable cause The pilots improper decision not to land straight ahead after sustaining a reported loss of engine power on initial take off climb with sufficient runway remaining, and improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. The reported loss of engine power was not determined. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of engine power, climb - powerplant - undetermined - in-flight planning/decision - improper, pilot in command (cause) - Forced landing, takeoff - initial climb - Hard landing, descent - emergency - terrain condition - ground - recovery from bounced landing - not performed, pilot in command (cause) ## Analysis The pilot experienced a reported loss of engine power at 60 feet and elected not to land straight ahead. The pilot maneuvered the airplane to the left. The right main landing gear touched down, the airplane bounced to the left striking the left wing tip and landing gear before the airplane skidded to a stop. The reported loss of engine power could not be determined. ## Factual narrative On March 28, 1999, about 1006 eastern standard time, a Beech A23, N8883M, registered to Mathis Paint and Body, operating as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, crashed on initial climbout from Homestead General Aviation Airport, Homestead, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The private pilot and one passenger reported no injuries. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. The pilot stated he departed from runway 09. "At approximately 60 feet above the field the engine loss power and vibrated extremely....I then made a poor judgement call and turned the plane into a 45 degree angle. After the rollout I saw a clearing and headed for it." The right main landing gear touched down, the airplane bounced to the left striking the wing tip and landing left landing gear, before the airplane skidded to a stop. The FAA stated, "the overall condition of the engine appeared to be poor. Many spark plugs were badly rusted, hoses, wiring, and accessories appeared to be old and in need of inspection." The airplane was examined by an airframe and powerplant mechanic. The propeller was pulled through and compression was present. The crankshaft and propeller moved freely. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N8883M](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8883M-2013-10-28), registration cancelled 2013-10-28, S/N M-632, built 1964 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Beech A23 - Registry model: [Beech A23](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a23) (registry code 1151204) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental IO-346 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-346-series) (registry code 17033, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: M632 - Airframe hours: 1798 - Engines: Continental IO-340A 165 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Mathis Paint And Body - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, June 14, 1998, 105 hours before - Departed: X51 - Airport: X-51, Homestead General ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 46; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 719 total, 310 in this make and model, 619 as pilot in command, 15 in the last 90 days, 7 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 90° at 12 knots - Visibility: 7 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 81 °F, dew point 68 °F - Altimeter: 30.00 inHg - Observed at: HST, 8 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 19990328032479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990328032479A), Mar 28, 1999: Beech A23, Homestead, FL, Substantial damage. (.4) The pilot experienced a reported loss of engine power at 60 feet and elected not to land straight ahead. The pilot maneuvered the airplane to the left.… ## Other investigations on N8883M (1) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB MIA87LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA109), Mar 15, 1987: Beech A23 (N8883M), Palatka, FL, substantial damage From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.