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December 24, 2008 · Cessna T210L · N732DK

Santa Fe, NM

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 24, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Santa Fe, NM
Aircraft
Cessna T210L
Tail Number
N732DK
Operator
Jochen Haber
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA101

The pilot was performing a night visual landing to runway 20. He stated this was the only runway available for night landings. During the approach winds were 290 degrees at 25 knots, gusting to 35 knots. After touchdown the airplane went to the right and impacted a snow drift beside the runway. The maximum demonstrated crosswind velocity for this airplane was 21 knots. Examination of the airplane revealed that both wing spars were bent.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's decision to land in gusty crosswinds, leading to his inability to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were the crosswinds.

Full Narrative

The pilot was performing a night visual landing to runway 20. He stated this was the only runway available for night landings. During the approach winds were 290 degrees at 25 knots, gusting to 35 knots. After touchdown the airplane went to the right and impacted a snow drift beside the runway. The maximum demonstrated crosswind velocity for this airplane was 21 knots. Examination of the airplane revealed that both wing spars were bent.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:45 MST
Nearest AirportSanta Fe Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway20
Runway Length8342 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna T210L
Tail NumberN732DK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJochen Haber
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · TSIO-520 SER · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 63 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind290° @ 25 kt, gusting 35 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point23 C / 14 C
Altimeter29.69 inHg
Observation Time00:45
Weather SourcePILO

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