Event GAA19CA109

Factual narrative

The pilot reported that, while on final approach, the airplane encountered wind shear. He considered performing a go around but decided not to due to buildings, traffic, and pedestrians to avoid casualties. Upon landing, the airplane veered off the runway and impacted a fence. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and wings. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. About the time of the accident the wind was from 100 degrees true at 10 knots, and the airplane was landing runway 12. The pilot reported that, while on final approach, the airplane encountered wind shear. He considered performing a go-around but decided not to due to buildings, traffic, and pedestrians and to avoid casualties. Upon landing, the airplane veered off the runway and impacted a fence. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and wings. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. About the time of the accident, the wind was from 100° at 10 knots, and the pilot was landing the airplane on runway 12. Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database Retrieved: 2026-02-12

NTSB Findings

Hierarchical cause / factor breakdown from the FAA bulk avdata database. Each finding tagged C (Cause) or F (Factor).

• C Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
• C Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Pilot - C
• — Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Fence/fence post-Effect on operation