Incident Overview
A small airplane on a night flight was conducting a VFR approach and landing. The pilot had been informed that he was following a Boeing 737. While on the base leg, the B737 was turning off the runway. The pilot was warned of possible wake turbulence and was subsequently cleared to land.
Approach and Landing Sequence
As the airplane crossed the threshold, the pilot felt some turbulence. In response, he increased the airspeed. Shortly thereafter, the airplane rolled almost 360 degrees. The pilot managed to get the airplane upright before it impacted the runway.
Wake Turbulence Encounter
The pilot had maintained visual sighting of the B737 throughout the entire approach and attempted landing. The turbulence encountered over the threshold was attributed to wake turbulence from the preceding B737, though the source does not explicitly state this as a cause.
Recovery
Despite the abrupt roll, the pilot was able to regain control and return the airplane to an upright attitude prior to touchdown. No further details about the outcome of the landing or any damage are provided.
Conclusion
The incident highlights the potential effects of wake turbulence during night VFR operations behind larger aircraft. The pilot's actions, including increasing airspeed in response to turbulence, may have influenced the aircraft's behavior, but no causal analysis is given.