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January 16, 2008 · Beech 58P · N42SM
Hereford, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 16, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Hereford, TX
Aircraft
Beech 58P
Tail Number
N42SM
Operator
Personal
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW08CA072
The pilot reported on the NTSB form 6120.1, Pilot/Operator Accident/Incident Report that he was on a visual approach to runway 3 with winds reported to be 360 degrees at 25 knots gusting to 32 knots. The pilot stated that the approach seemed normal using 15 degrees of flaps and a little more power due to the winds. When the pilot began his flare a "tremendous gust of wind caught under the left wing" causing the right wing to drag the pavement. This produced a slight nose down attitude and a right turn. The airplane departed the runway and the pilot was able to regain control. The airplane right wing, right engine prop and landing gear main struts were damaged. The pilot and his passenger were not injured.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of control on landing. A factor was a gusting crosswind component.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported on the NTSB form 6120.1, Pilot/Operator Accident/Incident Report that he was on a visual approach to runway 3 with winds reported to be 360 degrees at 25 knots gusting to 32 knots. The pilot stated that the approach seemed normal using 15 degrees of flaps and a little more power due to the winds. When the pilot began his flare a "tremendous gust of wind caught under the left wing" causing the right wing to drag the pavement. This produced a slight nose down attitude and a right turn. The airplane departed the runway and the pilot was able to regain control. The airplane right wing, right engine prop and landing gear main struts were damaged. The pilot and his passenger were not injured.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 CST
Nearest AirportFord Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway03
Runway Length5387 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 58P
Tail NumberN42SM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPersonal
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTeledyne Continental · TSO-520L · Reciprocating · 310 | Teledyne Continental · TSO-520L · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 65 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 21 kt, gusting 31 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 2100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point32 C / 19 C
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time16:45
Weather SourceWFAC