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September 1, 2008 · Cessna 560 · N839QS
Telluride, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 1, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Telluride, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 560
Tail Number
N839QS
Operator
Netjets Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW08CA221
On final approach to land, the twin-jet airplane encountered an increasing headwind accompanied by a "Caution Wind shear" audio alert, while approximately 50 feet above ground level. The airplane landed hard and bounced several times before departing the left side of the runway. The airplane came to rest in an upright position and the pilot and copilot were able to exit unassisted. The forward pressure bulkhead, fuselage, and left aileron sustained structural damage during the accident. In addition, the nose wheel assembly was found separated from the fuselage. An examination of the nose wheel assembly revealed that the fracture was consistent with an overload failure. No anomalies were reported with the airplane's flight controls or engines.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control during landing. A factor was the reported wind shear.
Full Narrative
On final approach to land, the twin jet airplane encountered an increasing headwind accompanied by a "Caution Wind shear" audio alert, while approximately 50 feet above ground level. The airplane landed hard and bounced several times before departing the left side of the runway. The airplane came to rest in an upright position and the pilot and copilot were able to exit the unassisted. The forward pressure bulkhead, fuselage, and left aileron sustained structural damage during the accident. In addition, the nose wheel assembly was found separated from the fuselage. An examination of the nose wheel assembly reveled that the fracture was consistent with an overload failure. No anomalies were reported with the airplane’s flight controls or engines.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 MDT
Nearest AirportTelluride Regional Airport (0nm)
Runway09
Runway Length6870 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 560
Tail NumberN839QS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNetjets Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsP&W Canada · PW535A · Turbofan · 3400 | P&W Canada · PW535A · Turbofan · 3400
Seats11
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 48 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 41 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 6 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 39 C
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Weather SourceWFAC