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1993-08-03: Beech A55 (N30JM) — Clarence H. Byler — Norfolk, VA

Norfolk, VA, US

On August 3, 1993, a Beech A55 (registration N30JM) operated by Clarence H. Byler was involved in an aviation accident near Norfolk, VA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER COMPESNATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN FIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR WAS ADVERSE WIND CONDITIONS. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot reported that crosswinds caused the aircraft to drift left upon touchdown on runway 23, leading to a nose gear collapse and departure from the runway.

What happened

The pilot reported that during the landing phase, the winds provided by the control tower were "down the runway at seventeen knots." The pilot used full flaps during the approach to runway 23. The ATIS reported winds from 270 degrees, gusting to 22 knots. During the touchdown, the airplane started to drift left and the nose gear collapsed. The airplane departed the runway and collided with the soft terrain.

The investigation

The pilot reported that during the landing phase, the winds provided by the control tower were "down the runway at seventeen knots." The pilot used full flaps during the approach to runway 23. The ATIS reported winds from 270 degrees, gusting to 22 knots. During the touchdown, the airplane started to drift left and the nose gear collapsed. The airplane departed the runway and collided with the soft terrain.

Findings

The pilot reported that during the landing phase, the winds provided by the control tower were "down the runway at seventeen knots." The pilot used full flaps during the approach to runway 23. The ATIS reported winds from 270 degrees, gusting to 22 knots. During the touchdown, the airplane started to drift left and the nose gear collapsed. The airplane departed the runway and collided with the soft terrain.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X13224. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.