Beech 23
Chesaning, MI — October 9, 2008
Event Information
| Date | October 9, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA006 |
| Event ID | 20081009X40047 |
| Location | Chesaning, MI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.18333, -84.13306 |
| Airport | Howard Nixon Memorial Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | Beech |
| Model | 23 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the gusting wind conditions during landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting winds.
Full Narrative
The pilot was attempting to land on runway 27 when the accident occurred. Shortly after touchdown the airplane ballooned when it encountered a wind gust. The airplane yawed to the right and impacted the ground as the pilot attempted to recover. The nose and left main landing gear collapsed during the subsequent collision with terrain. The local area winds were out of the west at 8 knots, gusting to 18 knots.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.