# NTSB ERA10CA440: Beech P35, N8667M, Hartford, CT, August 23, 2010

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report
- Date: August 23, 2010, 12:58 local (16:58 UTC)
- Place: Hartford, CT
- Coordinates: 41.736667, -72.649444
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.7367&lon=-72.6494&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Defining event: [Landing-landing roll: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report March 16, 2011
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB office: Eastern Region Aviation
- Parties: FAA/FSDO
- NTSB case key (mKey): 77065
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ERA10CA440
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/77065/pdf
- NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=77065
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA440

## Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind, resulting in a loss of directional control during landing.

## Findings

NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause.

- [Performance/control parameters: directional control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Beech P35, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md?model=1151530), [All aircraft, 3,958 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md)
- [Action: incorrect action performance](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041015): Personnel issues › Action/decision · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Beech P35, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041015/cases.md?model=1151530), [All aircraft, 1,386 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041015/cases.md)
- [Object/animal/substance: sign/marker](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022015): Environmental issues › Physical environment · Not specified; cases with it: [Beech P35, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022015/cases.md?model=1151530), [All aircraft, 214 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022015/cases.md)

## Sequence of events

The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened.

- [Landing-landing roll: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) (defining event); cases with it: [Beech P35, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md?model=1151530), [All aircraft, 4,585 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md)
- [Landing-landing roll: Runway excursion](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300); cases with it: [Beech P35, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md?model=1151530), [All aircraft, 3,643 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md)
- [Landing-landing roll: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) ](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470); cases with it: [Beech P35, 7 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md?model=1151530), [All aircraft, 10,189 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md)

## Analysis

The pilot reported that, during landing on runway 02, the airplane encountered a gust of wind. The pilot applied full right rudder in an attempt to counteract the drift, but the airplane continued to veer to the left. The pilot then inadvertently applied excessive left brake pressure and the airplane traveled off the left side of the runway and struck a sign, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage. The wind recorded at the airport at the time of the accident was from 020 degrees at 16 knots, gusting to 23 knots. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

## Factual narrative

According to the pilot, during landing on runway 2, the airplane encountered a gust of wind from the right. The pilot applied full right rudder; however, the airplane continued to the left. He then attempted to move his feet to the brakes, during which he inadvertently applied excessive left brake pressure. The airplane traveled off the left side of the runway and struck a sign, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage. The winds recorded at the airport at the time of the accident were from 020 degrees at 16 gusting to 23 knots. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the airplane. He also reported he had been flying for about 4 hours when the accident occurred.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N8667M](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8667M-2013-05-15), registration cancelled 2013-05-15, S/N D-7268, built 1963 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BEECH P35
- Registry model: [Beech P35](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-p35) (registry code 1151530) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental I0-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-i0-470-series) (registry code 17027, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: D-7268
- Airframe hours: 4483
- Engines: CONT MOTOR IO-470 SERIES 260 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Foley William M
- Registered owner: Foley William M
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, June 16, 2010
- Departed: FNT, Flint, MI
- Destination: HFD, Hartford, CT
- Flight plan: IFR
- Airport: HFD, Hartford-Brainard Airport, runway 02, 4,417 × 150 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 81; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land, single-engine sea; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; last flight review September 8, 2009; seat: left; flight hours: 3,570 total, 2,080 in this make and model, 3,550 as pilot in command, 44 in the last 90 days, 28 in the last 30 days, 8 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 20° at 16 knots, gusting 23
- Visibility: 4 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 2,400 ft overcast
- Temperature: 70 °F, dew point 61 °F
- Altimeter: 29.94 inHg
- Observed at: HFD

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 20100823043369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100823043369A), Aug 23, 2010: Beech P35, Hartford, CT, Substantial damage. After landing on runway 2 at khfd, mr foley encountered gusty crosswinds on rollout which caused his aircraft to veer to the left. He immediately applied full…

## Docket (8 files)

The files NTSB released with the investigation on October 4, 2010, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=77065. 1.3 MB in all.

- Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 524 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40336243&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Redacted.PDF
- Pilot Statement (item 2, .PDF, 12 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40336246&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%20Statement-Redacted.PDF
- Photo 1: Aircraft at accident site (photo courtesy of FAA) (item 3, .PDF, 92 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40336248&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%201%3A%20Aircraft%20at%20accident%20site%20(photo%20courtesy%20of%20FAA)-Master.PDF
- Photo 2: Aircraft from right rear side at accident site (photo courtesy of FAA) (item 4, .PDF, 166 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40336251&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%202%3A%20Aircraft%20from%20right%20rear%20side%20at%20accident%20site%20(photo%20courtesy%20of%20FAA)-Master.PDF
- Photo 3: Aircraft damage right side (photo courtesy of FAA) (item 5, .PDF, 145 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40336252&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%203%3A%20Aircraft%20damage%20right%20side%20(photo%20courtesy%20of%20FAA)-Master.PDF
- Photo 4: Aircraft fuselage damage (photo courtesy of FAA) (item 6, .PDF, 94 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40336256&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%204%3A%20Aircraft%20fuselage%20damage%20(photo%20courtesy%20of%20FAA)-Master.PDF
- Recorded METAR reports (item 7, .PDF, 257 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40336288&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Recorded%20METAR%20reports-Master.PDF
- Pilot Interview (item 8, .PDF, 20 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40336290&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%20Interview-Master.PDF

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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