N9342S

Substantial
None

Beech B19S/N: MB776

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 10, 2008
NTSB Number
SEA08CA130
Location
Burns, OR
Event ID
20080603X00778
Coordinates
43.925277, -118.955558
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. The shifting wind was a factor.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N9342S
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
MB776
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
B19BE19
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HUNT RUSSEL A
Address
68544 HUG RD
Status
Deregistered
City
SUMMERVILLE
State / Zip Code
OR 97876-8126
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot was landing at his destination. While approaching the airport, he listened to the automated weather observation system (AWOS) broadcast and noted shifting wind conditions. He selected a runway based on the most recent wind report and during the flare, the right wing lifted and the airplane went to the left side of the runway. The pilot applied power to abort the landing and the left wing lifted. The airplane dropped onto the runway and slid sideways until coming to rest about 100 feet from the runway. No mechanical anomalies were reported. The airplane sustained structural damage to the wings and the fuselage was wrinkled.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA08CA130