Pilot Debrief

BOEING B75N1 near Torrance, CA — 2011-05-19

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Date
2011-05-19
Location
Torrance, CA, USA
Airport
KTOA
Aircraft
BOEING B75N1
Registration
N81235
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was entering the traffic 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, when the airplane was on final approach at approximately 20 feet above ground level, it experienced windshear and 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 or engine that would have precluded normal flight.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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