Probable cause
The pilot's loss of control on landing. A factor was a gusting crosswind component.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported on the NTSB form 6120.1, Pilot/Operator Accident/Incident Report that he was on a visual approach to runway 3 with winds reported to be 360 degrees at 25 knots gusting to 32 knots. The pilot stated that the approach seemed normal using 15 degrees of flaps and a little more power due to the winds. When the pilot began his flare a "tremendous gust of wind caught under the left wing" causing the right wing to drag the pavement. This produced a slight nose down attitude and a right turn. The airplane departed the runway and the pilot was able to regain control. The airplane right wing, right engine prop and landing gear main struts were damaged. The pilot and his passenger were not injured.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for DFW08CA072 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jan 16, 2008
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Hereford, Texas
- Nearest airport
- Ford Municipal Airport (KHRX)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Beech 58P
- N-number
- N42SM
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Business
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.