Casualties unknown

2006-02-04: Socata TBM 700 (N755PG) — Canton, OH

Canton, OH, US

On February 4, 2006, a Socata TBM 700 (registration N755PG) was involved in an aviation accident near Canton, OH. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot failed to flare the airplane properly. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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

A hard landing caused substantial damage to the left wing of an airplane, with fuel leaking and minor distortion. The pilot reported gear down and all three indicator lights green.

Incident Overview

An airplane experienced a hard landing that resulted in substantial damage to its wing. The pilot, who reported the landing gear was down and all three landing gear indicator lights were green, described the touchdown as "a bit harder than normal, but not jolting."

Post-Inspection Findings

A post-flight inspection revealed fuel leaking from the left wing. Additionally, maintenance personnel noted a "minor distortion" to the wing. After further examination, maintenance reported that the wing had sustained substantial damage.

Aircraft Condition

The aircraft sustained substantial damage specifically to its wing structure. No other damage was reported in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20060309X00280. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.