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October 9, 2008 · Beech 23 · N317NF
Chesaning, MI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 9, 2008
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Location
Chesaning, MI
Aircraft
Beech 23
Tail Number
N317NF
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA006
The pilot was attempting to land on runway 27 when the accident occurred. Shortly after touchdown the airplane ballooned when it encountered a wind gust. The airplane yawed to the right and impacted the ground as the pilot attempted to recover. The nose and left main landing gear collapsed during the subsequent collision with terrain. The local area winds were out of the west at 8 knots, gusting to 18 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the gusting wind conditions during landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting winds.
Full Narrative
The pilot was attempting to land on runway 27 when the accident occurred. Shortly after touchdown the airplane ballooned when it encountered a wind gust. The airplane yawed to the right and impacted the ground as the pilot attempted to recover. The nose and left main landing gear collapsed during the subsequent collision with terrain. The local area winds were out of the west at 8 knots, gusting to 18 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:08 EDT
Nearest AirportHoward Nixon Memorial Airport (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length2800 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 23
Tail NumberN317NF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2B · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 8 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 43 C
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time16:16
Weather SourceWFAC