BEECH A36TC
Brighton, MI — August 9, 2009
Event Information
| Date | August 9, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA513 |
| Event ID | 20090810X55232 |
| Location | Brighton, MI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.56972, -83.77834 |
| Airport | Brighton Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BEECH |
| Model | A36TC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and compensate for wind conditions during final approach.
Full Narrative
During the landing, the airplane impacted terrain approximately 400 feet short of threshold for runway 22. The pilot reported, "I got too slow on approach and fell into a slower wind pocket which [decreased] my lift." The pilot attempted to add engine power, however, the airplane impacted terrain. The pilot estimated the wind was from 260 degrees at 20 to 40 knots and gusting. The pilot and passenger were not injured. Examination of the airplane revealed the main landing gear struts punctured the top of both wings. No mechanical anomalies were noted with the airplane.
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.