# NTSB FTW96LA196: Beech A35, N32P, Siloam Springs, AR, April 27, 1996

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: April 27, 1996, 09:00 local (14:00 UTC)
- Place: Siloam Springs, AR
- Coordinates: 36.180423, -94.540618 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=36.1804&lon=-94.5406&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 3 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report June 22, 1996
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 19826
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW96LA196
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/19826/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA196

## Probable cause

the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind.  The crosswind was a factor.

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - flare/touchdown
  - weather condition - crosswind (contributing factor)
  - compensation for wind conditions - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
- Complete gear collapsed, landing - roll
  - landing gear - overload

## Analysis

While on approach to runway 18, the pilot 'allowed the airspeed to decrease to a point too slow in the 15 to 20 knot, 90 degree crosswind.'  Upon touchdown, 'the wind blew the airplane across the runway' and the landing gear collapsed.

## Factual narrative

On April 27, 1996, at 0900 central daylight time, a Beech A35, N32P, registered to and operated by a private owner, was substantially damaged following a loss of control during landing at Smith Field, Siloam Springs, Arkansas.  The private pilot and the two passengers were not injured.  Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight conducted under Title 14 CFR Part 91 and no flight plan was filed.  The local flight departed at 0800.

The pilot reported that, while on approach to runway 18, he "allowed the airspeed to decrease to a point too slow in the 15 to 20 knot, 90 degree crosswind.  Upon touchdown, the wind blew the airplane across the runway, folding the gear, and the airplane slid to a stop on the grassy area next to the runway." According to an FAA inspector, both wings sustained structural damage in the landing gear well areas.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N32P](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N32P-1999-10-20), registration cancelled 1999-10-20, S/N D1505 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: Beech A35
- Registry model: [Beech A35](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a35) (registry code 1151504) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: D1505
- Engines: Continental E-185 205 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Jeffrey T. Dalrymple
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Departed: SLG
- Airport: SLG, Smith Field, runway 18, 5,000 × 75 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 29; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 103 total, 63 in this make and model, 70 as pilot in command, 34 in the last 90 days, 14 in the last 30 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 270° at 15 knots, gusting 20
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 61 °F

## 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 19960427046299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960427046299A), Apr 27, 1996: Beech A35, Siloam Springs, AR, No damage. (-23) On April 27, 1996, at 0930 central daylight time, a Beech 135, registered to and operated by a private owner, was substantially damaged following a loss…

## Other investigations on N32P (1)

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.

- [NTSB UNK64X1361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1361), Apr 18, 1964: Beechcraft A35 (N32P), Endicott, NY, substantial damage

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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