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July 22, 2010 · Beech V35 · N24WG

Bend, OR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 22, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bend, OR
Aircraft
Beech V35
Tail Number
N24WG
Operator
Richard Degryse
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR10CA361

The pilot reported that he was on final approach to runway 34 at the destination airport. During the landing flare, the airplane encountered a gust of wind about 40 degrees off its nose. The airplane ballooned up off the runway surface and the pilot pushed the control yoke in an effort to counteract the wind. The airplane touched down hard, collapsing the nose landing gear. The airplane again became airborne and the pilot maneuvered to the ground and landed. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane. As a result of the accident, the airplane incurred damage to the right wing. A routine aviation weather report (METAR) for the airport, issued around the time of the accident, reported winds from 360 degrees at 07 knots; 20 minutes later it reported the wind from 360 degrees at 11 knots, gusting to 17 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for a wind gust during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that he was on final approach to runway 34 at the destination airport. During the landing flare, the airplane encountered a gust of wind about 40-degrees off its nose. The airplane ballooned up, off the runway surface and the pilot pushed the control yoke in an effort to counteract the wind. The airplane touched down hard, collapsing the nose landing gear. The airplane again became airborne and the pilot maneuvered to the ground and landed. The pilot reported that there were no pre impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane. As a result of the accident, the airplane incurred damage to the right wing. A routine aviation weather report (METAR) for the airport, issued around the time of the accident, reported winds from 360 degrees at 07 knots; 20 minutes later it reported the wind from 360 degrees at 11 knots, gusting to 17 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 PDT
Nearest AirportBend Municipal (0nm)
Runway34
Runway Length5200 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech V35
Tail NumberN24WG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRichard Degryse
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520 BB · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point32 C
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time00:35
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data