CESSNA T210L
Santa Fe, NM — December 24, 2008
Event Information
| Date | December 24, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA101 |
| Event ID | 20081224X64659 |
| Location | Santa Fe, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.61694, -106.08694 |
| Airport | Santa Fe Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | T210L |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's decision to land in gusty crosswinds, leading to his inability to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were the crosswinds.
Full Narrative
The pilot was performing a night visual landing to runway 20. He stated this was the only runway available for night landings. During the approach winds were 290 degrees at 25 knots, gusting to 35 knots. After touchdown the airplane went to the right and impacted a snow drift beside the runway. The maximum demonstrated crosswind velocity for this airplane was 21 knots. Examination of the airplane revealed that both wing spars were bent.
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.