Accident Sequence
The incident began when the Lance Air 320 attempted to land on a runway. The touchdown was hard, causing the aircraft to rebound into the air. It bounced three consecutive times. During each bounce, the airplane became momentarily airborne again. After the third bounce, the airplane drifted off the left side of the runway. Once off the runway surface, the left wing made contact with the ground. The wing then dragged along the ground, causing the airplane to pivot and begin a cartwheel motion. The cartwheel continued until the aircraft struck the doors of a T-hangar that was located adjacent to the runway. The collision with the hangar doors brought the aircraft to a stop.
Pilot's Observations
The pilot, who was operating the aircraft, reported that the wind conditions were changing. Specifically, the pilot stated that the wind shifted from a crosswind to a quartering tailwind. The pilot also mentioned that he experienced turbulence during the downwind leg of the airport traffic pattern. These observations were noted by the pilot as part of the event description.
Airport Equipment
The airport featured standard visual aids, including a wind direction indicator and a segmented circle. The wind direction indicator provides real-time information about wind direction, while the segmented circle gives guidance on the preferred traffic pattern for the runway.