Summary
On May 12, 2011, a Hawker Beechcraft Corp G36 (N224RG) was involved in an incident near Guymon, OK. All 4 people 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 loss of directional control while landing in gusty, crosswind conditions.
According to a statement provided by the pilot, during a landing, the airplane was aligned with the runway when an unexpected wind gust pushed the airplane to the right side of the runway. He attempted to perform a go-around, however the right gear door struck an airfield sign. The pilot then elected to stop and brought the throttle back to idle. The airplane continued through uneven terrain before coming to rest in an upright position. Substantial damage was sustained to the fuselage, empennage, vertical stabilizer, and elevators. The calculated crosswind at the time of the accident was estimated at 17 to 20 knots. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN11CA353. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N224RG.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's loss of directional control while landing in gusty, crosswind conditions.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
According to a statement provided by the pilot, during a landing, the airplane was aligned with the runway when an unexpected wind gust pushed the airplane to the right side of the runway. He attempted to perform a go-around, however the right gear door struck an airfield sign. The pilot then elected to stop and brought the throttle back to idle. The airplane continued through uneven terrain before coming to rest in an upright position. Substantial damage was sustained to the fuselage, empennage, vertical stabilizer, and elevators. The calculated crosswind at the time of the accident was estimated at 17 to 20 knots. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA353