Pilot Debrief

ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL 500-S near Eden Prairie, MN — 2011-04-08

Final reportCEN11TA279
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Date
2011-04-08
Location
Eden Prairie, MN, USA
Airport
FCM
Aircraft
ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL 500-S
Registration
N51RF
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Landing

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he performed a stabilized visual approach with a right crosswind. The airplane touched down on the centerline and subsequently drifted to the right. The pilot overcorrected for the drift and the airplane veered hard to the left. The airplane continued off the left side of the runway and skidded to a complete stop. The right main landing gear collapsed and the right wingtip hit the ground, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and wing. A postaccident inspection of the airplane revealed no preimpact anomalies. The pilot additionally reported that there was no mechanical malfunction or failure.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Loss of control
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have initiated a go-around instead of continuing the landing.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 1 docket document
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Docket documents1

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