Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and compensate for wind conditions during final approach.
NTSB analysis
During the landing, the airplane impacted terrain approximately 400 feet short of threshold for runway 22. The pilot reported, "I got too slow on approach and fell into a slower wind pocket which [decreased] my lift." The pilot attempted to add engine power, however, the airplane impacted terrain. The pilot estimated the wind was from 260 degrees at 20 to 40 knots and gusting. The pilot and passenger were not injured. Examination of the airplane revealed the main landing gear struts punctured the top of both wings. No mechanical anomalies were noted with the airplane.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN09CA513 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Aug 9, 2009
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Brighton, Michigan
- Nearest airport
- Brighton Airport (45G)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Beech A36TC
- N-number
- N336TC
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.