BEECH P35
Hartford, CT — August 23, 2010
Event Information
| Date | August 23, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA10CA440 |
| Event ID | 20100824X53528 |
| Location | Hartford, CT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.73667, -72.64944 |
| Airport | Hartford-Brainard Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BEECH |
| Model | P35 |
| 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 inadequate compensation for the crosswind, resulting in a loss of directional control during landing.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, during landing on runway 2, the airplane encountered a gust of wind from the right. The pilot applied full right rudder; however, the airplane continued to the left. He then attempted to move his feet to the brakes, during which he inadvertently applied excessive left brake pressure. The airplane traveled off the left side of the runway and struck a sign, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage. The winds recorded at the airport at the time of the accident were from 020 degrees at 16 gusting to 23 knots. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the airplane. He also reported he had been flying for about 4 hours when the accident occurred.
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.