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October 25, 2014 · Beech V35B · N4212S

Vicksburg, MS

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 25, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Vicksburg, MS
Aircraft
Beech V35B (1976)
Tail Number
N4212S
Operator
J & J Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA15CA045

As the pilot entered the traffic pattern at the destination airport, the reported wind was variable in direction at a speed of about 5 knots. He also observed that the airport windsock was shifting variably by 180 degrees. The pilot conducted the final approach to the runway with right wind correction applied, but just before touchdown, the wind suddenly shifted to the left, and the airplane oriented right of the runway centerline. The pilot elected to continue rather than abort the landing, and the airplane touched down partially pointed right of the runway centerline. The airplane then departed the right side of the runway, and before the pilot could correct the airplane's track, the right wing stuck a precision approach path indicator light, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in variable wind conditions, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with an object.

Full Narrative

As the pilot entered the traffic pattern at the destination airport, the reported wind was variable in direction at a speed of about 5 knots. He also observed that the airport windsock was shifting variably by 180 degrees. The pilot conducted the final approach to the runway with right wind correction applied, but just before touchdown, the wind suddenly shifted to the left, and the airplane oriented right of the runway centerline. The pilot elected to continue rather than abort the landing, and the airplane touched down partially pointed right of the runway centerline. The airplane then departed the right side of the runway, and before the pilot could correct the airplane's track, the right wing stuck a precision approach path indicator light, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:18 CDT
Nearest AirportVicksburg Muni (0nm ENE)
Runway01
Runway Length5001 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech V35B
Tail NumberN4212S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJ & J Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-550-B4F · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 70 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.18 inHg
Observation Time16:15
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data