The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.
Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Springfield, Illinois
Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:
Location: Taylorville, Illinois
Accident Number: CEN22LA143
Date and Time: March 11, 2022, 15:05 Local
Registration: N755ZR
Aircraft: Socata TBM 700
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control on ground
Injuries: 4 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal
Analysis
The pilot reported that the airplane encountered a crosswind gust during the landing roll and subsequently departed the left side of the runway pavement. The left main and nose landing gear sunk into the soft ground adjacent to the runway which resulted in substantial damage to the engine mount.
The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause and Findings
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.
Findings
Personnel issues Aircraft control - Pilot
Aircraft Directional control - Not attained/maintained
Environmental issues Crosswind - Effect on operation
Factual Information
History of Flight
Landing-landing roll Other weather encounter
Landing-landing roll Loss of control on ground (Defining event)
Landing-landing roll Runway excursion
Pilot Information
Certificate: Private
Age: 50, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 4-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 2 With waivers/limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: June 3, 2021
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: November 3, 2021
Flight Time: 1082 hours (Total, all aircraft), 351 hours (Total, this make and model), 807 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 11 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 8 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 0 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: Socata
Registration: N755ZR
Model/Series: TBM 700
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 2012
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 637
Landing Gear Type: Retractable - Tricycle
Seats: 7
Date/Type of Last Inspection: April 15, 2021 Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 7394 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Turbo prop
Airframe Total Time: 1390 Hrs at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Pratt and Whitney Canada
ELT: Installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: PT6A-66D
Registered Owner:
Rated Power: 850 Horsepower
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC)
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KTAZ,622 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 0.5 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 15:00 Local
Direction from Accident Site: 360°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility: 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 14 knots / 19 knots
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: /
Wind Direction: 300°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: /
Altimeter Setting: 30.1 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: -1°C / -8°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Perry, IA (KPRO)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: IFR
Destination: Taylorville, IL (KTAZ)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 14:06 Local
Type of Airspace: Class G
Airport Information
Airport: Taylorville Municipal TAZ
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 622 ft msl
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 27L
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 3501 ft / 60 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full stop; Traffic pattern
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 3 None
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 4 None
Latitude, Longitude: 39.53259,-89.33071 (est)
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