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June 24, 2002 · Howard Aircraft DGA-15P · N9471H

Deming, NM

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 24, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Deming, NM
Aircraft
Howard Aircraft DGA-15P
Tail Number
N9471H
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN02LA059

The pilot said that during landing roll on runway 26 he encountered a dust devil. He said that the airplane abruptly entered an uncommanded right turn and exited the runway. The airplane impacted a large mesquite bush separating the right landing gear and breaking the right wing spars near the wing's tip.

NTSB Probable Cause

The loss of aircraft directional control during the landing roll as a result of encountering a dust devil.

Full Narrative

On June 24, 2002, at approximately 1410 mountain daylight time, a Howard Aircraft DGA-15P, N9471H, was substantially damaged when it departed the runway and impacted a bush during landing roll at Deming Municipal Airport, Deming, New Mexico. The commercial pilot, the sole occupant of the aircraft, received no injuries. The pilot/owner was operating the aircraft under 14 CFR Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal cross-country flight which originated 2:18 hours before the accident. The pilot had not filed a flight plan The pilot said that during landing roll on runway 26, he encountered a dust devil. The airplane abruptly entered an uncommanded right turn and exited the runway. The airplane impacted a large mesquite bush, separating the right landing gear and breaking the right wing spars near the wing's tip.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:10 MDT
Nearest AirportDeming Municipal Arpt (0nm)
Runway26
Runway Length6626 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftHoward Aircraft DGA-15P
Tail NumberN9471H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R-985 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats5

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point10 C / 43 C
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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