Summary
On April 27, 1996, a Beech A35 (N32P) was involved in an incident near Siloam Springs, AR. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind. The crosswind was a factor.
On April 27, 1996, at 0900 central daylight time, a Beech A35, N32P, registered to and operated by a private owner, was substantially damaged following a loss of control during landing at Smith Field, Siloam Springs, Arkansas. The private pilot and the two passengers were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight conducted under Title 14 CFR Part 91 and no flight plan was filed. The local flight departed at 0800.
The pilot reported that, while on approach to runway 18, he "allowed the airspeed to decrease to a point too slow in the 15 to 20 knot, 90 degree crosswind.
This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW96LA196. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N32P.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind. The crosswind was a factor.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
On April 27, 1996, at 0900 central daylight time, a Beech A35, N32P, registered to and operated by a private owner, was substantially damaged following a loss of control during landing at Smith Field, Siloam Springs, Arkansas. The private pilot and the two passengers were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight conducted under Title 14 CFR Part 91 and no flight plan was filed. The local flight departed at 0800.
The pilot reported that, while on approach to runway 18, he "allowed the airspeed to decrease to a point too slow in the 15 to 20 knot, 90 degree crosswind. Upon touchdown, the wind blew the airplane across the runway, folding the gear, and the airplane slid to a stop on the grassy area next to the runway." According to an FAA inspector, both wings sustained structural damage in the landing gear well areas.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW96LA196