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June 18, 2011 · Cessna TU206G · N735JY

Truth Or Consequences, NM

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 18, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Truth Or Consequences, NM
Aircraft
Cessna TU206G
Tail Number
N735JY
Operator
Cooper Aerial Photo
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA408

The pilot and his passenger had just completed a photo mission and returned to a local airport to refuel before departing back to their home airport located in another state. While preparing for the return flight, the pilot noted the wind was increasing, but the visibility was 20 miles and the sky was clear. The pilot taxied to the runway and took off. He said that he rotated at 60 knots and as soon as the airplane became airborne, a large dust devil exploded across the runway and enveloped the airplane. He was unable to see due to the dust and the airplane yawed to the left approximately 150 degrees, was forced to the right side of the runway, and back onto the ground. The airplane landed on the main gear with the engine still at full power. The pilot immediately reduced engine power and applied the brakes. The airplane skidded across a taxiway and collided with a runway sign resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage and horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported that he had five seconds to react to the situation and there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane. A review of the automated weather reports at the airport at the time of the accident, did not report any dust-devil activity.

NTSB Probable Cause

Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Wind-Dust devil/whirlwind-Ability to respond/compensate - C

Full Narrative

The pilot and his passenger had just completed a photo mission and returned to a local airport to refuel before departing back to their home airport located in another state. While preparing for the return flight, the pilot noted the winds were starting to increase/gust, but the visibility was 20 miles and the sky was clear. After a normal taxi to the runway, the pilot departed. The pilot said he rotated at 60 knots and as soon as the airplane became airborne, a large dust devil exploded across the runway and enveloped the airplane. The pilot was unable to see due to the dust and the airplane yawed to the left approximately 150 degrees, was forced to the right side of the runway, and back onto the ground. The airplane landed on the main gear with the engine still at full power. The pilot immediately cut power to the engine and applied full breaks. The airplane skidded across a taxiway and collided with a runway sign resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage and horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported that he had five seconds to react to the situation and there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane. A review of the automated weather reports at the airport at the time of the accident, did not report any dust-devil activity.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 MDT
Nearest AirportTruth Or Consequences (0nm)
Runway31
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna TU206G
Tail NumberN735JY
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCooper Aerial Photo
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · TSIO-520 SER · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 49 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 14 kt, gusting 24 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

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