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March 8, 2006 · Boeing D75N1 · N59496
Santa Teresa, NM
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 8, 2006
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Santa Teresa, NM
Aircraft
Boeing D75N1
Tail Number
N59496
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN06CA047
According to the pilot, he had "excessive airspeed" when he touched down, bounced back into the air, and encountered a crosswind that "blew [him] off the right side of runway" 28. The airplane's landing gear became stuck in the sand and the airplane nosed over causing substantial damage. Winds reported at the approximate time of the accident were 300 degrees at 10 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing factors include the high airspeed, the improper recovery from a bounced landing, the crosswind, and the soft dirt.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he had "excessive airspeed" when he touched down, bounced back into the air, and encountered a crosswind that "blew [him] off the right side of runway" 28. The airplane landing gear became stuck in the sand and the airplane nosed over. The vertical stabilizer was wrinkled, the rudder was crushed, and the right wing was wrinkled. Winds reported at the approximate time of the accident were 300 degrees at 10 knots. The pilot estimated the winds to be 240 degrees at 10 knots with gusts to 20 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 MST
Nearest AirportDona Ana County (1nm)
Runway28
Runway Length8500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing D75N1
Tail NumberN59496
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R-985 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 30000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point1 C
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time16:51
Weather SourceWFAC