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August 29, 2009 · Socata TBM 700 · N715V

Ann Arbor, MI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 29, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ann Arbor, MI
Aircraft
Socata TBM 700
Tail Number
N715V
Operator
Dml Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA554

The pilot stated that, during landing with the airplane near the runway threshold and at about 85 knots, "the bottom dropped out." The airplane's right main landing gear then impacted the runway. The airplane's right wing was substantially damaged during the hard landing. The pilot stated that during the approach the control tower gave him three different wind advisories, varying from 260 to 300 degrees. At the time of the accident, the winds were reported from the northeast at 18 knots, gusting to 25 knots. There were no reported anomalies with the airplane’s flight controls.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not specified - C

Full Narrative

During landing, with the airplane near "the numbers, at about 85 knots", the pilot stated that "the bottom dropped out." The airplane's right main landing gear then impacted the runway. The airplane's right wing was substantially damaged during the hard landing. The pilot reported that during the approach, the control tower gave him three different wind advisories, varying from 260 to 300 degrees. At the time of the accident, the winds were reported from the northeast at 18 knots, gusting to 25 knots. There were no reported anomalies with the airplane’s flight controls.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:20 EDT
Nearest AirportANNARBOR (0nm)
Runway24
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftSocata TBM 700
Tail NumberN715V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDml Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6A SER · Turboprop · 750
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 18 kt, gusting 24 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 52
Altimeter29.77 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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