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November 5, 2017 · Socata TBM 850 · N893CA
Las Vegas, NM
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 5, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Las Vegas, NM
Aircraft
Socata TBM 850 (2007)
Tail Number
N893CA
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA036
The pilot of the turbine-powered airplane reported that, while landing in a gusting crosswind, it was "obvious" the wind had changed directions. He performed a go-around, but "the wind slammed [the airplane] to the ground extremely hard." Subsequently, the airplane veered to the right off the runway and then back to the left before coming to rest. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation system located at the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 270° at 19 knots, gusting to 25 knots. The pilot landed on runway 20.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Crosswind correction-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot of the turbine powered airplane reported that, while landing in a gusting crosswind, it was "obvious" the wind had changed directions. He performed a go-around, but "the wind slammed [the airplane] to the ground extremely hard". Subsequently, the airplane veered to the right off the runway and then back to the left before coming to rest. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation system located at the accident airport reported, about the time of the accident, that the wind was from 270° at 19 knots, gusting to 25 knots. The pilot landed on runway 20.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 MST
Nearest AirportLas Vegas Muni (0nm NNW)
Runway20
Runway Length5006 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSocata TBM 850
Tail NumberN893CA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6A-66D · Turboprop · 850
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 19 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 28 C
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC