Probable cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a wing strike.
NTSB analysis
The pilot stated that he was attempting to make a soft landing for his passengers, lost too much airspeed in the landing flare, and the right wing stalled. The airplane landed hard and the right wing struck the runway resulting in substantial damage to the wing spar and right aileron. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA25LA099 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jan 14, 2025
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Wilmington, North Carolina
- Nearest airport
- Wilmington Intl (ILM)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Socata TBM 700
- N-number
- N417KG
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2011
- 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.