Accident Details
Date
Sunday, May 26, 2013
NTSB Number
WPR13CA249
Location
Kernville, CA
Event ID
20130529X61546
Coordinates
35.723609, -118.418609
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 failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty wind conditions.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N7435B
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
D-9593
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
7435 BONANZA PARTNERSHIP
Address
364 18TH ST
Status
Deregistered
City
SANTA MONICA
State / Zip Code
CA 90402-2406
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during the landing roll, the airplane encountered a strong gusting wind and he applied rudder control and braking action to try and stay on the runway center. The airplane subsequently veered off the runway and traversed down an embankment before coming to rest nose down. The left wing was substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact 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# WPR13CA249