Casualties unknown

Aircraft Departure from Runway During Gusty Crosswind Landing (N95CF)

Idaho Falls, ID, US

On October 16, 1999, a Beech F33A (registration N95CF) was involved in an aviation accident near Idaho Falls, ID. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. Factors include gusty, turbulent, variable crosswinds, and a fence in the vicinity of the runway. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During landing in gusty, turbulent, variable winds, an aircraft was hit by a strong crosswind, causing it to veer and depart the runway, impacting a fence. No control system malfunction was found.

Incident Overview

The pilot was conducting a landing in gusty, turbulent, variable winds. As the aircraft touched down, it was struck by a strong crosswind, causing it to veer to the left. The pilot applied control inputs to maintain directional control on the runway.

Sequence of Events

Shortly after the initial veer to the left, the aircraft veered quickly back to the right, and then again to the left. Upon the second veer to the left, the aircraft departed the runway and subsequently impacted a nearby fence.

Investigation Findings

The investigation found no evidence of a control system malfunction or anomaly.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Oct 1999 Beech F33A accident near Idaho Falls, ID?

During landing in gusty, turbulent, variable winds, an aircraft was hit by a strong crosswind, causing it to veer and depart the runway, impacting a fence. No control system malfunction was found.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Oct 1999 involved a Beech F33A, registration N95CF, at Idaho Falls, ID.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. Factors include gusty, turbulent, variable crosswinds, and a fence in the vicinity of the runway.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X20050. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.