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January 29, 2020 · Mitsubishi MU 2B-40 · N425GZ

Chilton, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 29, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Chilton, WI
Aircraft
Mitsubishi MU 2B-40 (1980)
Tail Number
N425GZ
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN20LA125

The pilot was landing the turbine-powered airplane on a 2,500-ft-long frozen, turf runway. The pilot reported to the manufacturer that, during the landing roll, the airplane yawed left and the right wing contacted the ground, resulting in substantial damage. Examination of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have resulted in a directional control issue. According to the pilot operating handbook, the airplane’s landing distance over a 50-ft for a dry, hard surface runway was about 2,500 ft. The manufacturer estimated that this distance for a wet or turf runway were about 4,250 ft. The pilot did not respond to requests for information regarding his flight planning or estimated landing distance. The pilot's decision to land on a runway that provided an inadequate distance likely resulted in an inability to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's decision to land on the turf runway with insufficient landing performance and his subsequent loss of control during the landing roll.

Full Narrative

HISTORY OF FLIGHTOn January 29, 2020, about 0900 central standard time, a Mitsubishi MU-2B-40 airplane, N425GZ, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Flying Feathers Airport (11Y), Chilton, Wisconsin. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 personal flight. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) was informed of the accident on March 12, 2020, by the airframe manufacturer; it was not reported to the NTSB by the pilot. The pilot stated that while landing at his private turf airstrip, the airplane yawed left and the right wing was substantially damaged when it contacted the ground. PERSONNEL INFORMATIONOn December 14, 2019, the pilot completed an initial MU-2 training course, which included 14.9 flight hours and 20 hours of ground training as required 14 CFR Part 91 Subpart N. WRECKAGE AND IMPACT INFORMATIONAn examination of the airplane, which included engine rigging, propellers, and flight control continuity, did not reveal an anomaly that would have resulted in a directional control issue. ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThe flight manual contained landing distance information for a dry, hard surface runway. Landing distance information for a turf runway was not available to the pilot. Investigators calculated airplane landing performance based on ambient temperature, calm wind, zero runway slope, an airplane weight of 500 lbs above empty weight, flaps at 20°, and no use of reverse thrust. Estimated landing distance over a 50 ft obstacle and ground roll were 2,500 and 1,500 ft, respectively. The airplane manufacturer estimated the landing distance over a 50 ft obstacle and ground roll for a turf (or wet) runway to be about 4,250 and 3,250 ft, respectively. The pilot did not respond to requests for additional information, such as expected landing distance, runway braking condition, touchdown location, actions taken after touchdown, and where the airplane departed the runway surface.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 CST
Nearest AirportFlying Feathers (0nm SW)
Runway18
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width85 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMitsubishi MU 2B-40
Tail NumberN425GZ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsHoneywell · TPE-33110511M · Turboprop · 940 | Honeywell · TPE-33110511M · Turboprop · 940
Seats+ 2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 2800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point25 C / 18 C
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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