BEECH A36
Loman, ID — August 19, 2017
Event Information
| Date | August 19, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA497 |
| Event ID | 20170821X15900 |
| Location | Loman, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.14222, -115.31416 |
| Airport | WARM SPRINGS CREEK |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BEECH |
| Model | A36 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate compensation for a tailwind, which resulted in a runway overrun.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, as he approached the airport, he requested a wind and weather PIREP. An unknown person replied on the CTAF, to expect winds out of the west. With the intent of landing on runway 2, the pilot overflew the airfield and observed a light crosswind from the west. He landed the high-performance airplane on 2,580 ft. turf surface.
The pilot recalled a shift in wind direction during landing. The airspeed as he crossed the runway threshold was about 90 knots, and the airspeed, "increased dramatically" during the landing flare and touch down. The pilot applied the brakes, however, the airplane overran the departure end of the runway and collided with a tree. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mounts and the fuselage.
According to the pilot, witnesses to the accident recalled that the airplane landed in variable wind conditions and touched down with a 20-30 knot tailwind.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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.