# NTSB MKC82DA122: Beech 95-A55, N1456G, Laurens, IA, July 13, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Final report
- Date: July 13, 1982, 08:30 local (13:30 UTC)
- Place: Laurens, IA
- Coordinates: 42.839447, -94.839813 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=42.8394&lon=-94.8398&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed, report July 13, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 71387
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC82DA122
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/71387/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA122

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Hard landing, landing - flare/touchdown
  - weather condition - crosswind (contributing factor)
  - proper alignment - not maintained, unqualified person (contributing factor)
  - level off - improper, unqualified person (cause)
- Gear collapsed, landing - flare/touchdown
  - landing gear - overload

## Analysis

THE PILOT HAD NO CURRENT MEDICAL CERTIFICATE OR FAA PILOT LICENSE. HE STATED THAT MOST OF THE TIME, HE HAD A PILOT IN THE COMPANY, BUT ON THIS DAY, HE WAS UNABLE TO OBTAIN A PILOT AND CONDUCTED THE FLIGHT HIMSELF. HE STATED THAT DURING HIS LANDING APPROACH AT THE DESTINATION, HE WAS LOW AND SLOW, DRIFTED SIDEWAYS, AND TOUCHED DOWN OFF THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY, ON THE CITY GOLF COURSE. THE RUNWAY WAS ON THE GOLF COURSE GROUNDS. THE NOSE AND LEFT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED AND THERE WAS SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE PROPELLERS, LOWER FUSELAGE, AND LEFT WING.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N1456G](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N1456G-2012-07-06), registration cancelled 2012-07-06, S/N TC-246, built 1962 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BEECH 95-A55
- Registry model: [Beech 95-A55](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-95-a55) (registry code 1152704) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental I0-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-i0-470-series) (registry code 17027, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: TC-246
- Airframe hours: 3500
- Engines: CONTINENTAL IO-470-L 260 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Business, Part 91
- Operator: Commercial Coatings, Inc.
- Registered owner: Commercial Coatings, Inc.
- Departed: DSM, DES MOINES, IA
- Airport: 5K5, Skyways, runway 36, 2,247 × 157 ft, grass/turf

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 54; medical: unknown

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 45° at 6 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Temperature: 167 °F

## 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 19820713028669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820713028669A), Jul 13, 1982: Beech 95A55, Laurens, IA, Substantial damage. Crash landed off side of runway on a low pass and attempted go around. No pilot license or medical.

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.

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