N350TP

Substantial
None

SIAI-MARCHETTI SF.260TPS/N: 011/62-004

Accident Details

Date
Friday, March 2, 2012
NTSB Number
WPR12CA121
Location
Corona, CA
Event ID
20120302X81859
Coordinates
33.891944, -117.601387
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 did not maintain runway alignment during landing in a gusting crosswind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N350TP
Make
SIAI-MARCHETTI
Serial Number
011/62-004
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1983
Model / ICAO
SF.260TPF260
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
AC SUNNI LLC
Address
1500 S EVERGREEN AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
LOS ANGELES
State / Zip Code
CA 90023-3618
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that as the automated weather reporting facility was inoperable prior to landing, he overflew the airport and determined from the windsock that runway 24 was favored. The pilot stated that about the time he touched down he encountered a strong wind gust, which prompted him to initiate a go-around. The pilot added that as he applied power the airplane drifted to the left and that his attempts to correct back to the right were unsuccessful. The airplane subsequently collided with a stationary airplane, an automobile and a hangar. The airplane came to rest in an upright position and had sustained substantial damage to both wings and its fuselage. A review of the Aviation Routine Weather Report (METAR) data for the airport revealed that from about 34 minutes prior to, to about 26 minutes after the accident, wind gusts were reported to be from 040 degrees at 24 knots and 25 knots respectively. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR12CA121