Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. The shifting wind was a factor.
NTSB analysis
The pilot was landing at his destination. While approaching the airport, he listened to the automated weather observation system (AWOS) broadcast and noted shifting wind conditions. He selected a runway based on the most recent wind report and during the flare, the right wing lifted and the airplane went to the left side of the runway. The pilot applied power to abort the landing and the left wing lifted. The airplane dropped onto the runway and slid sideways until coming to rest about 100 feet from the runway. No mechanical anomalies were reported. The airplane sustained structural damage to the wings and the fuselage was wrinkled.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for SEA08CA130 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- May 10, 2008
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Burns, Oregon
- Nearest airport
- Burns (BNO)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Beech B19
- N-number
- N9342S
- 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.