BEECH V35
Hailey, ID — September 13, 2009
Event Information
| Date | September 13, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR09CA444 |
| Event ID | 20090914X71500 |
| Location | Hailey, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.50361, -114.29528 |
| Airport | Friedman Memorial Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BEECH |
| Model | V35 |
| 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 directional control of the airplane during landing in crosswind conditions.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing roll on runway 31, the airplane encountered a crosswind. The pilot was unable to maintain directional control and the airplane departed the runway surface. The nose wheel subsequently collapsed and a post-crash fire erupted in the engine compartment. Inspection of the airplane found that the firewall sustained substantial damage.
The reported winds at the time of the accident were 190 degrees at 10 knots gusting to 18 knots.
The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane at the time of the accident.
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.