GLOBE GC-1B
Santa Teresa, NM — August 18, 2013
Event Information
| Date | August 18, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN13CA494 |
| Event ID | 20130819X14858 |
| Location | Santa Teresa, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 31.88028, -106.70306 |
| Airport | Dona Ana County Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | GLOBE |
| Model | GC-1B |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of directional control during the final approach due to an inadvertent encounter with a dust devil
Full Narrative
While on final approach, the pilot had the airplane lined up with the runway's extended centerline. The pilot reported that the approach was uneventful until the airplane encountered a dust devil which resulted in the airplane turning 90 degrees to the left. He attempted to turn the airplane back towards the runway but was unsuccessful. The airplane descended and impacted terrain short of the runway. A postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.