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May 19, 2011 · Boeing B75N1 · N81235
Torrance, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 19, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Torrance, CA
Aircraft
Boeing B75N1
Tail Number
N81235
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11CA251
The pilot was entering the traffic pattern with the intent to land, when the wind direction shifted and the air traffic controller requested the pilot land on the opposite runway. According to the pilot, when the airplane was on final approach at approximately 20 feet above ground level, it experienced windshear and landed hard on the runway. Subsequently the airplane turned sharply left causing the right lower wing to contact the runway, damaging the main spar. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal flight.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Wind-Windshear-Response/compensation - C
Full Narrative
The pilot was entering the pattern with the intent to land when the wind direction shifted and the air traffic controller requested the pilot land on the opposite runway. According to the pilot on short final at approximately 20 feet above ground level, the airplane experienced a wind shear and the plane landed hard on the runway. Subsequently the airplane turned sharply left causing the right lower wing to contact the runway, damaging the main spar. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe and engine that would have precluded normal flight.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 PDT
Nearest AirportZamperini Field Airport (0nm)
Runway29R
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing B75N1
Tail NumberN81235
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · W670-6a · Reciprocating · 220
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 54
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time21:50
Weather SourceWFAC