BOEING B75N1
Torrance, CA — May 19, 2011
Event Information
| Date | May 19, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR11CA251 |
| Event ID | 20110606X63415 |
| Location | Torrance, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.80194, -118.33694 |
| Airport | Zamperini Field Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BOEING |
| Model | B75N1 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions.
Full Narrative
The pilot was entering the pattern with the intent to land when the wind direction shifted and the air traffic controller requested the pilot land on the opposite runway. According to the pilot on short final at approximately 20 feet above ground level, the airplane experienced a wind shear and the plane landed hard on the runway. Subsequently the airplane turned sharply left causing the right lower wing to contact the runway, damaging the main spar. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe and engine that would have precluded normal flight.
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.