CESSNA 172N
Santa Teresa, NM — June 19, 2011
Event Information
| Date | June 19, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA409 |
| Event ID | 20110621X53639 |
| Location | Santa Teresa, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 31.88083, -106.70472 |
| Airport | Dona Ana County Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172N |
| 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 inadequate compensation for the wind condition, resulting in a runway excursion.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, the wind was 60 degrees off runway heading at 9 knots when he departed the airport. When he returned for landing the winds were 60 degrees off runway heading at 22 knots and gusting. He described the landing as hard followed by minor bounces. The airplane operator discovered propeller tip damage and substantial damage to the firewall the following day.
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.