Summary
On March 06, 1997, a Bellanca 17-30A (N8782V) was involved in an incident near Monroe, MI. 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 failed to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing. Factors included the inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions, the crosswind, and gusts.
On March 6, 1997, at 1410 eastern standard time, a Bellanca 17-30A, N8782V, sustained substantial damage during a hard landing and subsequent loss of control at the Monroe Custer Airport, Monroe, Michigan. The private pilot reported no injuries. The 14 CFR Part 91 flight had departed Pontiac, Michigan, and landed at Monroe, Michigan. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan had been filed.
The pilot reported that he prepared to land on runway 21. He reported the winds were from 280 degrees at 18 mph gusting to 25 mph. To counter the right crosswind, he applied right aileron and left rudder. He reported that on short final to runway 21, he was established on centerline at 90 to 95 mph. During the flare he reduced power.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI97LA079. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8782V.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
the pilot failed to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing. Factors included the inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions, the crosswind, and gusts.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On March 6, 1997, at 1410 eastern standard time, a Bellanca 17-30A, N8782V, sustained substantial damage during a hard landing and subsequent loss of control at the Monroe Custer Airport, Monroe, Michigan. The private pilot reported no injuries. The 14 CFR Part 91 flight had departed Pontiac, Michigan, and landed at Monroe, Michigan. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan had been filed.
The pilot reported that he prepared to land on runway 21. He reported the winds were from 280 degrees at 18 mph gusting to 25 mph. To counter the right crosswind, he applied right aileron and left rudder. He reported that on short final to runway 21, he was established on centerline at 90 to 95 mph. During the flare he reduced power. The pilot reported that when the airplane was about 3 to 5 feet above the runway, it was "slammed" down to the pavement. The pilot maintained right aileron, but the airplane pitched over to the left side of the runway. The airplane departed the runway to the left. It impacted the second row of VASI lights. The pilot reported that the skid marks indicated that full brakes were used. The airplane continued to turn to the left and went into a ditch which paralleled the runway.
The pilot reported that a large stand of trees about 600 feet from the runway to the west created a turbulent wind situation at the approach end of runway 21.
The inspection of the airplane revealed no anomalies to the flight controls or engine.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI97LA079