Pilot Debrief

BEECH V35 near Hailey, ID — 2009-09-13

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Date
2009-09-13
Location
Hailey, ID, USA
Airport
SUN
Aircraft
BEECH V35
Registration
N81895
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing in crosswind conditions.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during the landing roll on runway 31, the airplane encountered a crosswind. He was unable to maintain directional control and the airplane departed the runway surface. The nose wheel subsequently collapsed and a post-crash fire erupted in the engine compartment. Inspection of the airplane found that the firewall sustained substantial damage. The reported winds at the time of the accident were 190 degrees at 10 knots gusting to 18 knots. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane at the time of the accident.

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