At about 1430 Eastern time, the airplane was substantially damaged when it landed short of the runway at the East Hampton Airport (HTO). The Commercial pilot/owner and passenger were not injured; visual conditions prevailed. According to the pilot, he was aiming to land on the numbers but, while on short final, the airplanes sink rate increased. The airplane landed a few feet short of the runway. Reported weather included winds from 180 degrees at six knots.
July 2, 2005, East Hampton, N.Y. / Beech C33A Debonair
At about 1430 Eastern time, the airplane was substantially damaged when it landed short of the runway at the East Hampton Airport (HTO). The Commercial pilot/owner and passenger were not injured; visual conditions prevailed. According to the pilot, he was aiming to land on the numbers but, while on short final, the airplanes sink rate increased. The airplane landed a few feet short of the runway. Reported weather included winds from 180 degrees at six knots....
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane sustained substantial damage after landing short of the runway at East Hampton Airport (HTO).
- The commercial pilot/owner and passenger aboard were not injured in the incident.
- The pilot reported an increased sink rate on short final approach as the cause for landing a few feet short of the runway.
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