Socata TBM 700
Corvallis, OR — November 2, 2018
Event Information
| Date | November 2, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA061 |
| Event ID | 20181102X60501 |
| Location | Corvallis, OR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.49722, -123.28944 |
| Airport | Corvallis Muni |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Socata |
| Model | TBM 700 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 4 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
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.