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January 14, 2025 · Socata TBM 700 · N417KG
Wilmington, NC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 14, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Wilmington, NC
Aircraft
Socata TBM 700 (2011)
Tail Number
N417KG
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA25LA099
The pilot stated that he was attempting to make a soft landing for his passengers, lost too much airspeed in the landing flare, and the right wing stalled. The airplane landed hard and the right wing struck the runway resulting in substantial damage to the wing spar and right aileron. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he was attempting to make a soft landing for his passengers, lost too much airspeed in the landing flare, and the right wing stalled. The airplane landed hard and the right wing struck the runway resulting in substantial damage to the wing spar and right aileron. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 EST
Nearest AirportWilmington Intl (0nm SW)
Runway35
Runway Length7754 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSocata TBM 700
Tail NumberN417KG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6A66D · Turboprop · 850
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1None
Crew 2Age 50 · Third Class · None
Crew 3None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 F / 12 F
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC