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March 6, 2023 · Honda Aircraft HA-420 · N118CX

Buena Vista, CO

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 6, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Buena Vista, CO
Aircraft
Honda Aircraft HA-420 (2022)
Tail Number
N118CX
Operator
G C Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN23LA134

The airplane was coming into the airport to land following a cross-country flight. The pilot reported they checked the weather, entered the current conditions in the Garmin Control Unit, and received the results they expected for the RNAV approach to runway 33. The airport manager came on the radios and reported the winds as 280o at 8 knots, gusting to 19 knots. The crew captured the glidepath before the final approach fix and the co-pilot called out speeds to touchdown, the last being 115 kts. The touchdown was normal, but then the airplane experienced a strong yaw to the left from a wind gust. The pilot attempted to steer the airplane back, but the airplane went off the left side of the runway, struck a taxiway sign, and came to a stop with the nose of the airplane facing the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left inboard wing and lower left fuselage. The crew reported no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the airplane was landing on runway 33 with reported winds 280o at 8 knots with gusts to 24 knots. Following the accident, the company put in place stricter crosswind component limits for its’ fleet of airplanes.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during landing with a gusting left crosswind resulting in the runway excursion.

Full Narrative

The airplane was coming into the airport to land following a cross-country flight. The pilot reported they checked the weather, entered the current conditions in the Garmin Control Unit, and received the results they expected for the RNAV approach to runway 33. The airport manager came on the radios and reported the winds as 280o at 8 knots, gusting to 19 knots. The crew captured the glidepath before the final approach fix and the co-pilot called out speeds to touchdown, the last being 115 kts. The touchdown was normal, but then the airplane experienced a strong yaw to the left from a wind gust. The pilot attempted to steer the airplane back, but the airplane went off the left side of the runway, struck a taxiway sign, and came to a stop with the nose of the airplane facing the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left inboard wing and lower left fuselage. The crew reported no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the airplane was landing on runway 33 with reported winds 280o at 8 knots with gusts to 24 knots. Following the accident, the company put in place stricter crosswind component limits for its’ fleet of airplanes.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:09 MST
Nearest AirportCentral Colorado Regional Airp (0nm N)
Runway33
Runway Length8303 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftHonda Aircraft HA-420
Tail NumberN118CX
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorG C Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbojet
Engine DetailsGeneral Electric · HF-120 · Turbojet · 1997 | General Electric · HF-120 · Turbojet · 1997
Seats7

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 47 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind280° @ 8 kt, gusting 24 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 F / 3 F
Altimeter29.83 inHg
Observation Time17:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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