Socata TBM-700 crash, Dec 27, 2005, Lancaster-General Wil...
Socata TBM-700 accident on December 27, 2005 near Lancaster-General William J. Fox, California, United States with no fatalities. Cause: The student...
- Date: December 27, 2005
- Aircraft: Socata TBM-700
- Location: Lancaster-General William J. Fox, California, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The student pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed, and the instructor did not supervise adequately or take timely corrective action, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
A TBM 700 used for dual instruction at Lancaster was flying a simulated engine-out approach when it stalled on short final. The instructor's corrections came too late to prevent a left bank, and the right wing struck the ground. Both occupants were reported injured, though sources differ on the number of minor injuries.