Pilot Debrief

BEECH 58 near Gainesville, GA — 2018-05-06

Final reportGAA18CA304
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Date
2018-05-06
Location
Gainesville, GA, USA
Airport
GVL
Aircraft
BEECH 58
Registration
N406PA
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, the airplane hit the runway unexpectedly, and he initiated a go-around by adding full power. He added that the airplane struck the runway again, but he continued the go-around. Subsequently, the pilot diverted to an alternate airport and landed without further incident. Postaccident examination revealed that the airplane had sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation system located at the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 350° at 13 knots, gusting to 23 knots. The pilot attempted to land on runway 29.

NTSB coding

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