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December 16, 2011 · Beech J35 · N8281D
Cheyenne, WY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 16, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Cheyenne, WY
Aircraft
Beech J35
Tail Number
N8281D
Operator
Becker Lawrence D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR12CA068
The pilot stated that he was landing with a 40-degree crosswind. During the flare, about five feet above ground level, the airplane veered to the right. The pilot said that he thought he could control the veer on the ground, but the airplane veered off the runway, down an embankment, and collided with a fence. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he was performing a normal landing to runway 27. During the landing flare, the airplane veered to the right, proceeded off the edge of the runway, down a grass slope, and into the airport boundary chain link fence. Airport weather observations recorded at the time of the accident were winds 230 at 10 knots, and clear sky. The airplane had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:05 MST
Nearest AirportCheyenne Regional (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length9270 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech J35
Tail NumberN8281D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBecker Lawrence D
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 260
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 66 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 16 C
Altimeter30.22 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC