ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 356185
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| Date: | Thursday 6 March 1997 |
| Time: | 15:10 LT |
| Type: |  Bellanca 17-30A |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N8782V |
| MSN: | 30325 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1266 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental IO-540-K |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Monroe, MI -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Pontiac, MI (KPTK) |
| (D92) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that he prepared to land on runway 21. The winds were from 280 degrees at 18 mph gusting to 25 mph. To counter the right crosswind, he applied right aileron and left rudder. On short final to runway 21, the airplane was established on centerline at 90 to 95 mph. During the flare the pilot reduced power. When the airplane was about 3 to 5 feet above the runway, it 'slammed' down to the pavement. The airplane pitched over to the left and departed the runway to the left. It impacted the second row of VASI lights. The skid marks indicated that full brakes were used. The airplane continued to turn to the left and went into a ditch which paralleled the runway. The pilot reported that a large stand of trees about 600 feet from the runway to the west created a turbulent wind situation at the approach end of runway 21. The inspection of the airplane revealed no anomalies to the flight controls or engine.
Probable Cause: the pilot failed to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing. Factors included the inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions, the crosswind, and gusts.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI97LA079
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 19:57 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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