BEECH J35
Cheyenne, WY — December 16, 2011
Event Information
| Date | December 16, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR12CA068 |
| Event ID | 20111216X20841 |
| Location | Cheyenne, WY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.15556, -104.81055 |
| Airport | Cheyenne Regional |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BEECH |
| Model | J35 |
| 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 the crosswind, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he was performing a normal landing to runway 27. During the landing flare, the airplane veered to the right, proceeded off the edge of the runway, down a grass slope, and into the airport boundary chain link fence. Airport weather observations recorded at the time of the accident were winds 230 at 10 knots, and clear sky. The airplane had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the 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.