Accidents
Factual Report: TBM instructional flight ends with uncommanded banking
Socata TBM 700, Lancaster, Calif., Dec.

Socata TBM 700, Lancaster, Calif., Dec. 27, 2005–The new owner of TBM N198X was receiving instruction from a CFI/ATP-rated pilot when the airplane crashed on short final approach to Runway 6 at General William J. Fox Airfield (WJF) in VMC.

The right wing separated from the airframe on impact and the TBM caught fire and was substantially damaged. Both pilots received minor injuries. After maneuvers at altitude, the CFI told the owner to perform a simulated engine-out approach to WJF. The owner reduced engine power to between 8 and 10 percent torque, and the airplane glided toward the airport.

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