Casualties unknown

Pilot Reports Wing Strike During Landing Following Gust (N8689M)

Bandon, OR, US

On April 24, 2006, a Beech P-35 (registration N8689M) was involved in an aviation accident near Bandon, OR. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. A crosswind was a factor. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot reported a normal approach until a westerly gust lifted the right wing, causing the left wing to contact the ground and the airplane to cartwheel during landing.

Landing Incident

A pilot involved in a landing accident provided a written statement describing the sequence of events. According to the pilot, the approach to landing was "normal" until the airplane crossed the runway threshold. At that point, a "large westerly gust sharply lifted the right wing."

Pilot Actions and Outcome

The pilot reported that he applied corrective actions following the gust-induced wing lift. However, despite these efforts, the aircraft's left wing contacted the ground approximately 20 to 25 feet east of the runway. The airplane subsequently "cartwheeled."

Wind Conditions

The pilot stated that the winds at the time were from the southwest at 15 knots with "gusts." No further details about the specific gust magnitude were provided.

Damage and Injuries

The source does not specify the extent of damage to the aircraft or any injuries to occupants. Information regarding the aircraft type, registration, engine count, date, operator, and location is not included in the pilot's statement.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20060525X00629. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.