N417KGSOCATA TBM 7002025-01-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

SOCATA TBM 700S/N: 579

Summary

On January 14, 2025, a Socata TBM 700 (N417KG) was involved in an incident near Wilmington, NC. All 3 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 improper landing flare, which resulted in a wing strike.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA099. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N417KG.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA099
Location
Wilmington, NC
Event ID
20250122199578
Coordinates
34.269851, -77.903948
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a wing strike.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SOCATA
Serial Number
579
Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Year Built
2011
Model / ICAO
TBM 700TBM7
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
7
FAA Model
TBM 700

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
4JN LLC
Address
48 NASHOBA RD
City
ACTON
State / Zip Code
MA 01720-2330
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA25LA099