SOCATA TBM 850
Las Vegas, NM — November 5, 2017
Event Information
| Date | November 5, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA036 |
| Event ID | 20171106X54947 |
| Location | Las Vegas, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.65445, -105.14250 |
| Airport | LAS VEGAS MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | SOCATA |
| Model | TBM 850 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusting crosswind conditions during the go-around.
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.
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.