Probable cause
An encounter with a downdraft, which resulted in a hard landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot of the airplane reported that, during final approach to the runway, the airplane was too low. The airplane then encountered a downdraft and landed hard at the approach end of the runway. As a result, the nose and right main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.
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 WPR24LA277 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Aug 10, 2024
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Sequim, Washington
- Nearest airport
- Diamond Point Airstrip (2WA1)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Beech N35
- N-number
- N354AL
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1960
- 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.