On May 11, 1993, a Beech A36 (registration N435BW) operated by Theodorson, Robert & Dorothy was involved in an aviation accident near Seaside, OR. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S DELAYING THE GO AROUND. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE TAILWINDS AND THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S MISJUDGEMENT OF WIND INFORMATION. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft executing a landing approach to Runway 16 at an airport impacted a road after flaring multiple times. Witnesses reported strong northerly winds, with nearby coastal stations recording northwest winds of 12–21 knots.
Overview
An aircraft on approach to an airport runway struck a road after the pilot had flared several times during the landing attempt. The incident occurred after the pilot entered the traffic pattern and began an approach to Runway 16.
Witness Accounts
A witness who was mowing grass near the threshold of Runway 16 reported observing the aircraft flare four or five times within the length of the runway before it impacted the road. The same witness noted that the windsock was 'showing a strong steady wind from the north.' Another witness at the south end of the airport confirmed that the wind was from the north.
Weather Conditions
Recorded winds at nearby coastal airports were consistently from the northwest at 12 to 21 knots throughout the afternoon of the accident. These reports corroborated the local observations of a strong northerly wind at the airport.
Sequence of Events
The pilot initiated an approach to Runway 16 after joining the traffic pattern. Multiple flares were observed along the runway prior to the aircraft striking the road. No further details about the aircraft or the outcome were provided.