ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 387565
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| Date: | Thursday 20 April 2000 |
| Time: | 14:00 LT |
| Type: |  Ted Smith Aerostar 600 |
| Owner/operator: | Sammy Garcia Perez |
| Registration: | N7528S |
| MSN: | 60-0190-086 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3228 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming IO-540-K1F5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Vieques, PR -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Fajardo, PR (X95) |
| (KVQS) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot stated that while approaching to land, the aircraft entered a downward motion and touched down about 10 feet short of the runway. He taxied to the ramp after landing and discovered the aircraft had sustained substantial damage.
Probable Cause: The pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions during approach to landing resulting in the aircraft touching down hard, short of the runway, and receiving substantial damage.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA00LA140
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-May-2024 10:19 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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