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May 22, 1994 · Boeing B-75 · N85289
Deming, NM
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 22, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Deming, NM
Aircraft
Boeing B-75
Tail Number
N85289
Operator
Thomas Charles F
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW94LA179
THE AIRPLANE GROUNDLOOPED DURING THE LANDING ROLL ON RUNWAY 22 AND CAME TO REST INVERTED. WINDS WERE REPORTED FROM THE EAST SOUTHEAST AT 9 TO 12 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 20 KNOTS.
NTSB Probable Cause
A LOSS OF CONTROL ON THE GROUND DUE TO THE PILOT'S IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR THE CROSSWIND. A FACTOR WAS THE CROSSWIND.
Full Narrative
On May 22, 1994, at 1230 mountain daylight time, a Boeing B-75, N85289, sustained substantial damage during landing at Deming, New Mexico. The commercial pilot and one passenger did not receive injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal cross country flight. During interviews, the pilot and airport personnel reported the winds to have been variable from the east southeast from 9 to 12 knots with gusts to 20 knots. The airplane groundlooped during the landing roll on runway 22 and came to rest inverted. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector reported the upper wing ribs and spars were damaged.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 MDT
Nearest AirportDeming Municipal (0nm)
Runway22
Runway Length5657 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing B-75
Tail NumberN85289
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorThomas Charles F
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-K · Reciprocating · 225
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 59 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 9 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO