Pilot Debrief

BEECH 35 near Boulder, CO — 2010-04-28

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Date
2010-04-28
Location
Boulder, CO, USA
Airport
BDU
Aircraft
BEECH 35
Registration
N8SM
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind.

NTSB narrative

The private pilot was attempting to land his single-engine airplane in a crosswind when the airplane drifted to the right of the runway and touched down. The left wing lifted and the pilot reacted by adding power for a go-around, but he then determined that a go-around was not a suitable option and reduced engine power. The airplane veered toward a fence and a road, so the pilot again added power in an attempt to lift the airplane over them. Subsequently, the left wing hit a telephone pole and a car. The pilot reduced power and the airplane skidded to a stop and remained upright on the landing gear. The pilot reported no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane and stated that he failed to maintain control of the airplane after touchdown while attempting to land in a crosswind.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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