At 12:06 eastern time, a Beech BE-23 struck water while attempting a go-around on runway 33 at Everglades Airpark. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The pilot said he experienced strong gusty winds that caused the airplane to bounce on the runway. The pilot said he began to execute a go-around with full power but the airplane would not gain flying speed and settled into the bay at the end of the runway.
Nov. 15, Everglades City, Fla. / Beech Musketeer
At 12:06 eastern time, a Beech BE-23 struck water while attempting a go-around on runway 33 at Everglades Airpark. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The pilot said he experienced strong gusty winds that caused the airplane to bounce on the runway. The pilot said he began to execute a go-around with full power but the airplane would not gain flying speed and settled into the bay at the end of the runway....
Key Takeaways:
- A Beech BE-23 aircraft struck water at Everglades Airpark during a go-around attempt on runway 33.
- The pilot reported encountering strong gusty winds that caused the airplane to bounce on the runway and prevented it from gaining flying speed during the go-around.
- The aircraft settled into the bay at the end of the runway, but the pilot and two passengers were not injured.
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