Summary
On April 12, 1996, a Rockwell 112TCA (N1008R) was involved in an incident near Independence, CA. All 1 person 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 wind conditions. The wind was a factor.
On April 12, 1996, at 1245 hours Pacific daylight time, a Rockwell International, 112TCA, N1008R, owned and operated by the pilot, collided with terrain on short final approach to the Independence Airport, Independence, California. The airplane was substantially damaged, and the private pilot was not injured during the business flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The flight originated from Bishop, California, at 1230.
According to the pilot, he encountered a downdraft when he was 100 feet above ground level, and 200 feet from the approach end of runway 23.
This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX96LA166. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1008R.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. The wind was a factor.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On April 12, 1996, at 1245 hours Pacific daylight time, a Rockwell International, 112TCA, N1008R, owned and operated by the pilot, collided with terrain on short final approach to the Independence Airport, Independence, California. The airplane was substantially damaged, and the private pilot was not injured during the business flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The flight originated from Bishop, California, at 1230.
According to the pilot, he encountered a downdraft when he was 100 feet above ground level, and 200 feet from the approach end of runway 23. The pilot estimated that the wind was from 230 degrees at 30 knots, with gusts to 40 knots.
The pilot reported that, to arrest the sink, he applied full throttle and reduced the flap setting from 25 degrees to 20 degrees. However, the airplane was close to the ground and impact occurred before he could stop the descent. The airplane impacted a fence prior to coming to rest about 180 feet short of the runway. No mechanical malfunctions were reported.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX96LA166