On November 10, 2002, a Pilatus PC-12/45 (registration N990PT) was involved in an aviation accident near Foxworth, MS. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain control during a go-around after a hard, bounced landing caused by wind gusts. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot encountered wind gusts during approach, resulting in a hard bounce and loss of control off the runway. No injuries were reported among the six occupants.
What happened
The pilot reported that the airstrip required a steeper-than-normal approach profile. While aligning with runway 27, the aircraft encountered wind gusts that induced a rapid descent and activated the stick shaker warning system. The landing was hard and bounced significantly. During the subsequent go-around attempt, the pilot lost control while the aircraft was still bouncing, causing it to depart the right side of the runway and impact brush and trees.
Findings
The accident resulted in substantial damage to the right wing of the aircraft. Despite the severity of the impact, the pilot and five passengers were not injured. The loss of control occurred during the critical phase of a go-around following a bounced landing.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control during a go-around after a hard, bounced landing caused by wind gusts.
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