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May 22, 2008 · Pilatus PC-12 · N522DJ

Burnsville, NC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 22, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Burnsville, NC
Aircraft
Pilatus PC-12
Tail Number
N522DJ
Operator
Jeffrey S Wilson
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC08CA188

The pilot was landing the Pilatus PC-12 on runway 32, a 2,900-foot-long, 50-foot-wide, asphalt runway, at an airport located in a mountainous area. After touchdown, the right wing lifted up, and the airplane became airborne again. The pilot flew back toward the center of the runway and touched down again; however, a gust of wind caused the airplane to veer to the left. The airplane's left wing was substantially damaged when it struck an embankment off the left side of the runway. The airplane subsequently came to rest on the embankment, approximately 150 feet prior to the end of the runway. The pilot reported that he did not experience any mechanical malfunctions of the airplane. Winds reported at an airport located about 39 miles northeast of the accident site, about the time of the accident, were from 300 degrees at 18 knots, gusting to 26 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty wind conditions.

Full Narrative

The pilot was landing the Pilatus PC-12 on runway 32, a 2,900-foot-long, 50-foot-wide, asphalt runway, at an airport located in a mountainous area. The pilot reported experiencing updrafts and downdrafts while on final approach. After touchdown, the right wing lifted up, and the airplane became airborne again. The pilot flew back toward the center of the runway and touched down again; however, a gust of wind caused the airplane to veer to the left. The airplane's left wing was substantially damaged when it struck an embankment off the left side of the runway. The airplane subsequently came to rest on the embankment, approximately 150 feet prior to the end of the runway. The pilot reported that he did not experience any mechanical malfunctions of the airplane. He reported 3,790 hours of total flight experience, which included 1,040 hours accumulated in the same make and model as the accident airplane. Winds reported at an airport located about 39 miles northeast of the accident site, about the time of the accident, were from 300 degrees at 18 knots, gusting to 26 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:15 EDT
Nearest AirportMountain Air (0nm)
Runway32
Runway Length2900 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPilatus PC-12
Tail NumberN522DJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJeffrey S Wilson
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PT6A-67B · Turboprop · 1200
Seats8

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 18 kt, gusting 26 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 36 C
Altimeter29.88 inHg
Observation Time13:22
Weather SourceWFAC

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