Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a wing strike.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that, during the landing flare, the airplane suddenly rolled left. He quickly corrected, landed, and then taxied to the ramp without further incident. He conducted a postflight inspection and found that the left wing tip had struck the runway.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left aileron.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA19CA061 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Nov 2, 2018
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Corvallis, Oregon
- Nearest airport
- Corvallis Muni (CVO)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Socata TBM 700
- N-number
- N850TJ
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2010
- 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.