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June 19, 2011 · Cessna 172N · N739ZN
Santa Teresa, NM
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 19, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Santa Teresa, NM
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N739ZN
Operator
Blue Feather Aero
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA409
According to the pilot, as the flight was inbound for landing, the wind was 60 degrees off the runway heading at 19 knots, gusting to 25 knots. He described the landing as hard followed by minor bounces. The airplane operator discovered propeller tip damage and substantial damage to the firewall the following day. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition, resulting in a runway excursion.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, the wind was 60 degrees off runway heading at 9 knots when he departed the airport. When he returned for landing the winds were 60 degrees off runway heading at 22 knots and gusting. He described the landing as hard followed by minor bounces. The airplane operator discovered propeller tip damage and substantial damage to the firewall the following day.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 MDT
Nearest AirportDona Ana County Airport (0nm)
Runway28
Runway Length8500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN739ZN
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBlue Feather Aero
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4M · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 19 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time17:15
Weather SourcePILO