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August 11, 2011 · Beech 35-C33 · N12CA
Rockwall, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 11, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Rockwall, TX
Aircraft
Beech 35-C33
Tail Number
N12CA
Operator
Ballard Michael K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA564
The pilot was returning to his home airport and obtained the automated weather information from a nearby airport. The pilot misinterpreted the wind direction, which was from 010 degrees at 9 knots, as 110 degrees at 9 knots. As a result, the pilot landed long on runway 17 with a left quartering tailwind, bounced, and tried to turn onto a taxiway with too much speed. The pilot was unable to slow the airplane down and subsequently went off the end of the runway into a construction zone. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the firewall and left wing spar were substantially damaged. No mechanical deficiencies that would have precluded normal operation were noted with the airplane or its systems.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of control while landing with a tailwind due to his misinterpretation of the wind conditions.
Full Narrative
The private pilot was returning to his home airport and obtained the automated weather information from another airport located close by. The pilot misinterpreted the wind direction, which was 010 degrees at 9 knots as 110 degrees at 9 knots. As a result, the pilot landed long on runway 17 with a left quartering tailwind, bounced, and tried to turn onto a taxiway with too much speed. The pilot was unable to slow the airplane down and subsequently went off the end of the runway into a construction zone. A post-accident examination of the airplane revealed the firewall and left wing spar were substantially damaged. No mechanical deficiencies were noted with the airplane or its systems.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 CDT
Nearest AirportRockwall Municipal (0nm)
Runway17
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 35-C33
Tail NumberN12CA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBallard Michael K
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.88 inHg
Observation Time20:35
Weather SourceWFAC