# NTSB NYC99LA101: Beech BE-C23, N2066L, Annappolis, MD, May 2, 1999 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: May 1, 1999, 22:00 local (May 2, 1999, 02:00 UTC) - Place: Annappolis, MD - Coordinates: 38.989868, -76.549331 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=38.9899&lon=-76.5493&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: Serious injuries - Injuries: 1 serious, 1 minor - Status: Completed, report August 10, 2000 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 46236 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC99LA101 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/46236/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA101 ## Probable cause The pilot's failure to perform a go-around and he landed long resulting in an overrun. A factor in the accident was the night light conditions. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Overrun, landing - light condition - night (contributing factor) - go-around - not performed, pilot in command (cause) - proper touchdown point - not attained, pilot in command (cause) - On ground/water collision with object, landing - roll - object - fence ## Analysis The airplane was on a night approach to a 2,505 foot long, asphalt runway. The pilot stated that he used the runway lights and the Visual Approach Slope Indicator (VASI), at an airspeed of 80-85 mph to get set up on a stabilized final approach. As the airplane neared the threshold end of the runway, the pilot realized the airplane was 'too high,' however, he elected to continue the approach. The airplane touched down about midfield, and bounced. The pilot was unable to stop the airplane before it went into a grassy area, and struck a fence. The airplane came to rest down an embankment, about 335 feet from, and in line with, the departure end of the runway. Examination of the wreckage did not reveal evidence of any pre-impact mechanical malfunctions of the airframe or engine, nor did the pilot report any. ## Factual narrative On May 1, 1999, about 2200 eastern daylight time, a Beech BE-C23, N2066L, was substantially damaged while landing at the Lee Airport (ANP), Annapolis, Maryland. The certificated private pilot was seriously injured, and a passenger sustained minor injuries. Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan had been filed for the flight that departed the Frederick Municipal Airport, Frederick, Maryland, about 2110. The personal flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. In a written statement, the pilot said the airplane was on approach to runway 30, a 2,505 foot long, 48 foot wide, asphalt runway. He further stated: "...I established final approach using the runway lights and VASI and used the recommended airspeed of 80-85 mph. As I neared the threshold end of the runway it was apparent that I [was] too high in altitude. Full flaps had been deployed on final as recommended. I recall touching down about mid-field and possibly ballooning up. I decided not to go around and proceeded to let the aircraft settle onto the runway. At about this time, I noticed the end of the runway getting very close, I applied brakes and continued into the grass [and] into the fence." The airplane struck a barrier fence and came to rest down an embankment, about 335 feet from, and in line with, the departure end of runway 30. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration Inspector did not reveal evidence of any pre-impact mechanical malfunctions of the airframe or engine, nor did the pilot report any. The pilot reported 200 hours of total flight experience, of which, 84 hours was in the make and model of the accident airplane. Winds reported at an airport about 15 miles, north-northwest from the accident site, at 2154, were from 090 degrees, at 3 knots. The pilot stated he checked the airport's wind sock before the landing, and it appeared non inflated with no movement. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N2066L](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2066L-2014-09-16), registration cancelled 2014-09-16, S/N M-1865, built 1976 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Beech BE-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: M1865 - Engines: Lycoming O-360 180 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Stephen M. Bobby - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility; Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, May 1, 1999, 1 hours before - Departed: FDK, FREDERICK, MD - Destination: ANP - Airport: ANP, Lee, runway 30, 2,505 × 48 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 39; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 200 total, 84 in this make and model, 160 as pilot in command, 18 in the last 90 days, 6 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Night/bright - Wind: 90° at 3 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 52 °F, dew point 37 °F - Altimeter: 30.00 inHg - Observed at: BWI, 15 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 19990501004299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990501004299A), May 1, 1999: Beech C23, Annapolis, MD, Substantial damage. (Tty) acft landed, over-ran the rwy, and went down a steep embankment, other circumstances are unknown. (.23) pilot attempted to make a night landing and… From the NTSB's public API. 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