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July 27, 2021 · Socata TBM-700 C2 · N48UM

Mount Pleasant, SC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 27, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (6 uninjured)
Location
Mount Pleasant, SC
Aircraft
Socata TBM-700 C2 (2004)
Tail Number
N48UM
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA21LA316

The pilot stated his visual approach to landing was “uncomfortably fast.” The airplane crossed over the threshold about 30 to 40 knots above the approach speed recommended in the Pilot’s Information Manual (PIM). He applied brakes, but the runway was wet and slick. Unable to stop on the remaining runway, the pilot attempted to abort the landing by moving the throttle from beta to full, but the throttle “stuck.” The airplane subsequently overran the runway and came to rest about 325 ft past the end of the runway. The engine mounts and left wing sustained substantial damage. Examination of the airplane revealed all engine and flight controls were intact from the cockpit controls to their respective control surfaces and functioned normally. In addition, examination of the brakes revealed no anomalies. The throttle lever had no binding and operated smoothly through its full range of motion. The flaps were found in the takeoff position, not in the landing position as they should have been for landing. Postaccident examination of the wreckage revealed no evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. According to the PIM, when configured correctly and using the recommended approach speed of 80 knots, the landing distance on a wet runway would have been about 2,700 ft of the 3,700 ft available.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s decision to continue an unstable approach, which resulted in a runway excursion.

Full Narrative

On July 27, 2021, about 1105 eastern daylight time, a Socata TBM-700 C2, N48UM, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Mount Pleasant Regional Airport-Faison Field (LRO) Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. The private pilot and five passengers were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. According to the pilot, his visual approach was “uncomfortably fast.” The airplane crossed over the threshold of the 3,700-ft-long runway at 125 to 130 knots and touched down on “the first 1/3 to the middle 1/3 of the runway.” He applied brakes, but the runway was wet and slick. Unable to stop on the remaining runway, the pilot attempted to move the throttle from beta to full to abort the landing, but the throttle “stuck.” The airplane subsequently came to rest about 325 ft past the end of the runway. According to the Federal Aviation Administration inspector who responded to the accident site and conducted an initial examination of the wreckage, the engine mounts and left wing sustained substantial damage. The flaps were found in the “TAKEOFF” position. All engine and flight controls were intact from the cockpit controls to their respective control surfaces and functioned normally. In addition, examination of the brakes revealed no anomalies. The throttle lever had no binding and operated smoothly through its full range of motion. A pilot’s abbreviated checklist, a quick reference performance guide, and a laminated checklist were located on the airplane, but no Pilot’s Information Manual (PIM) was on board the airplane. According to the PIM, with the flaps in the landing position, the landing distance on a wet runway would have been about 2,700 ft; the PIM recommended an approach speed of 80 knots and a touchdown speed of 65 knots. The pilot’s reported approach speed was about 30 to 40 knots over the PIM recommended approach speed. The pilot reported in the "Operator/Owner Safety Recommendation" section of the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report (NTSB form 6120.1/2) that "when it was apparent that the approach was not stabilized, I should have performed a go-around.”

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:05 EDT
Nearest AirportMt Pleasant Rgnl-Faison Fld (0nm N)
Runway17/3
Runway Length3700 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftSocata TBM-700 C2
Tail NumberN48UM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt-Whitney · PT6A-64 · Turboprop · 700
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (6 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured6
Total6
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class · None
Crew 2None
Crew 3None
Crew 4None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindGusting 10 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time10:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data