Socata TBM 700

Corvallis, OR — November 2, 2018

Event Information

DateNovember 2, 2018
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberGAA19CA061
Event ID20181102X60501
LocationCorvallis, OR
CountryUSA
Coordinates44.49722, -123.28944
AirportCorvallis Muni
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeSocata
ModelTBM 700
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None4
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a wing strike.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that during the landing flare, the airplane suddenly rolled left. He quickly corrected, landed and taxied to the ramp without further incident. He conducted a post flight inspection and discovered that the left-wing tip struck the runway.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left aileron.

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 station located on the airport, about seven minutes after the accident, reported wind from 170° at 8 knots. The airplane landed on runway 17.

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.

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