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April 28, 2010 · Beech 35 · N8SM
Boulder, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 28, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Boulder, CO
Aircraft
Beech 35
Tail Number
N8SM
Operator
Curtis Charles
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA231
The private pilot was attempting to land his single-engine airplane in a crosswind when the airplane drifted to the right of the runway and touched down. The left wing lifted and the pilot reacted by adding power for a go-around, but he then determined that a go-around was not a suitable option and reduced engine power. The airplane veered toward a fence and a road, so the pilot again added power in an attempt to lift the airplane over them. Subsequently, the left wing hit a telephone pole and a car. The pilot reduced power and the airplane skidded to a stop and remained upright on the landing gear. The pilot reported no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane and stated that he failed to maintain control of the airplane after touchdown while attempting to land in a crosswind.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-(general)-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The private pilot was attempting to land his single-engine airplane in a crosswind, when the airplane drifted to the right of the runway and touched down. The left wing lifted and the pilot reacted by adding power for a go-around, but realized that a go-around was not a suitable option and reduced engine power. The airplane veered toward a fence and a road, so the pilot again added power in an attempt to lift the airplane over them. Subsequently, the left wing hit a telephone pole and a car. The pilot reduced power and the airplane skidded to a stop and remained upright on the landing gear. The pilot reported no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane and stated the he failed to maintain control of the airplane after touchdown while attempting to land in a crosswind.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 MDT
Nearest AirportBOULDER (0nm)
Runway26
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 35
Tail NumberN8SM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCurtis Charles
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · E185 SERIES · Reciprocating · 205
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0