N8667M

Substantial
None

BEECH P35S/N: D-7268

Accident Details

Date
Monday, August 23, 2010
NTSB Number
ERA10CA440
Location
Hartford, CT
Event ID
20100824X53528
Coordinates
41.736667, -72.649444
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 the crosswind, resulting in a loss of directional control during landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N8667M
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
D-7268
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1963
Model / ICAO
P35BE35
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FOLEY WILLIAM M
Address
75 HOCKANUM BLVD UNIT 621
Status
Deregistered
City
VERNON
State / Zip Code
CT 06066-4060
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot, during landing on runway 2, the airplane encountered a gust of wind from the right. The pilot applied full right rudder; however, the airplane continued to the left. He then attempted to move his feet to the brakes, during which he inadvertently applied excessive left brake pressure. The airplane traveled off the left side of the runway and struck a sign, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage. The winds recorded at the airport at the time of the accident were from 020 degrees at 16 gusting to 23 knots. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the airplane. He also reported he had been flying for about 4 hours when the accident occurred.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA10CA440