N81235

Substantial
None

BOEING B75N1S/N: 75-7990

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, May 19, 2011
NTSB Number
WPR11CA251
Location
Torrance, CA
Event ID
20110606X63415
Coordinates
33.801944, -118.336944
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BOEING
Serial Number
75-7990
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1943
Model / ICAO
B75N1B752
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
B75N1

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MAURO FRANK C
Address
4926 CALLE DE ARBOLES
City
TORRANCE
State / Zip Code
CA 90505-6260
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot was entering the pattern with the intent to land when the wind direction shifted and the air traffic controller requested the pilot land on the opposite runway. According to the pilot on short final at approximately 20 feet above ground level, the airplane experienced a wind shear and the plane landed hard on the runway. Subsequently the airplane turned sharply left causing the right lower wing to contact the runway, damaging the main spar. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe and engine that would have precluded normal flight.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR11CA251