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July 16, 2002 · Beech S35 · N864T

St. Johns, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 16, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
St. Johns, AZ
Aircraft
Beech S35
Tail Number
N864T
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX02LA233

The pilot lost control of the airplane upon encountering a wind gust during landing rollout on runway 21. During the sequence, the left wing contacted the runway surface and the airplane veered off the runway. Before landing, the pilot had flown over the airport, observed its windsock, and received the automated weather information. Nothing unusual occurred during the final approach. Following the gust encounter, the pilot regained control of the airplane and redirected it back onto the runway. Five minutes earlier, the local weather report indicated that the wind was from 300 degrees at 4 knots. There were no reports of gusts.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control following an encounter with a wind gust.

Full Narrative

On July 15, 2002, about 1700 mountain standard time, a Beech S35, N864T, veered off the left side of the runway at St. Johns Industrial Airpark, St. Johns, Arizona. The airplane's wing contacted the runway's surface and sustained substantial damage. The certificated private pilot and three passengers were not injured. The airplane was owned and operated by the pilot as a personal flight under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a visual flight rules flight plan had been filed. The flight originated from the Shepard Air Force Base, Wichita Falls, Texas, about 1300. The pilot verbally reported to the National Transportation Safety Board investigator that she had flown over the St. Johns Industrial Airpark and observed its windsock. In addition, she had received the automated weather information before landing. The pilot did not report that anything unusual occurred during the final approach. However, after touching down on runway 21, an unexpected gust of wind was encountered that raised the airplane's right wing. Then, the left wing impacted the ground. The airplane veered off the left side of the runway and rolled into the dirt. According to the pilot, seconds later she regained control of the airplane and redirected it back onto the runway. The pilot subsequently reported that her difficulty controlling the airplane resulted from encountering the wind gust. At 1655, the St. Johns local weather report indicated that the wind was from 300 degrees. Its speed was 4 knots. There were no reports of gusts. The pilot was issued a private pilot certificate on October 12, 2001. Her total flight time was about 214 hours. The pilot's total experience flying the model of accident airplane was about 100 hours. No completed National Transportation Safety Board "Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report" form 6120.1/2 was received from the pilot.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 MST
Nearest AirportSt. Johns Industrial Airpark (0nm SSW)
Runway21
Runway Length3400 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech S35
Tail NumberN864T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-B · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 40 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 54
Altimeter30.18 inHg
Observation Time23:54
Weather SourceWFAC

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