Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
NTSB Number
NYC08CA074
Location
Brunswick, GA
Event ID
20080210X00166
Coordinates
31.151666, -81.391113
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor in the accident was the wind gust.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SEND NORTH
Address
PO BOX 141024
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99514-1024
Country
United States
Analysis
During landing on runway 34, a 3,313 foot-long and 75-foot wide asphalt runway, the pilot of the Beech A36 airplane encountered a wind gust, which he estimated to be about 40 knots. The airplane then bounced on the runway and the landing gear collapsed, substantially damaging the right wing. The wind reported at the airport, 8 minutes after the accident, was from 300 degrees at 11 knots, gusting to 24 knots.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC08CA074