Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty wind conditions.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that during the landing roll, the airplane encountered a strong gusting wind and he applied rudder control and braking action to try and stay on the runway center. The airplane subsequently veered off the runway and traversed down an embankment before coming to rest nose down. The left wing was substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR13CA249 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- May 26, 2013
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Kernville, California
- Nearest airport
- Kern Valley Airport (L05)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Beech V35B
- N-number
- N7435B
- 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.