Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Beech 58 Baron, registered to Juliett Air LLC, N406PA: Accident occurred May 06, 2018 at Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (KGVL), Gainesville, Hall County, Georgia

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Atlanta, Georgia

Aviation Accident Factual Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms

http://registry.faa.gov/N406PA

Location: Gainesville, GA
Accident Number: GAA18CA304
Date & Time: 05/06/2018, 1506 EDT
Registration: N406PA
Aircraft: BEECH 58
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Abnormal runway contact
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Business 

The pilot reported that, during landing in gusty crosswind conditions, the airplane hit the runway unexpectedly, and he initiated a go-around by adding full power. He added that, the airplane struck the runway a second time, but he continued the go-around. Subsequently, the pilot diverted to an alternate airport and landed without further incident.

A postaccident examination revealed the airplane had sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

The automated weather observation system located at the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 350° at 13 knots, gusting to 23 knots. The pilot attempted to land on runway 29. 

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private
Age: 62, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land; Single-engine Sea
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: Unknown
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 3 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 10/28/2016
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 02/27/2018
Flight Time:  (Estimated) 1633 hours (Total, all aircraft), 1373 hours (Total, this make and model), 26 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 13 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: BEECH
Registration: N406PA
Model/Series: 58 UNDESIGNATED
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1982
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: TH-1338
Landing Gear Type: Retractable - Tricycle
Seats: 6
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 05/12/2017, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 5450 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 2 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 5402.5 Hours at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Continental
ELT: C91A installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: IO-520-CB9F
Registered Owner: JULIETT AIR LLC
Rated Power: hp
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None 

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KGVL, 1275 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 1953 UTC
Direction from Accident Site: 145°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility:  10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 13 knots / 23 knots
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / Unknown
Wind Direction: 350°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / Moderate
Altimeter Setting: 29.97 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 25°C / 7°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Cincinnati, OH (LUK)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: IFR
Destination: Gainesville, GA (GVL)
Type of Clearance: IFR
Departure Time:  EDT
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: LEE GILMER MEMORIAL (GVL)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 1275 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 29
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 4001 ft / 100 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Go Around; Traffic Pattern 

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude:  34.273611, -83.831389 (est)

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