Casualties unknown

Loss of control during rollout at dusk after landing short (N6106W)

Albuquerque, NM, US

On January 1, 1995, a Cessna P210N (registration N6106W) was involved in an aviation accident near Albuquerque, NM. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadvertent landing in an area between the runway and taxiway during dusk, which led to impact with a taxiway embankment and subsequent loss of control. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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An aircraft landed in a grassy area between the runway and taxiway at dusk, impacting an embankment during rollout and resulting in loss of control.

What happened

The pilot inadvertently landed the airplane in a grassy area situated between the runway and the taxiway at dusk. During the rollout phase, the aircraft impacted a taxiway embankment, which resulted in a loss of control.

A pilot operating another aircraft that was landing behind the accident plane provided additional context regarding the conditions. This witness stated that the pilot-controlled lights for the runway were off at the time of the accident.

Probable cause

The pilot's inadvertent landing in an area between the runway and taxiway during dusk, which led to impact with a taxiway embankment and subsequent loss of control.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Jan 1995 Cessna P210N accident near Albuquerque, NM?

An aircraft landed in a grassy area between the runway and taxiway at dusk, impacting an embankment during rollout and resulting in loss of control.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Jan 1995 involved a Cessna P210N, registration N6106W, at Albuquerque, NM.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's inadvertent landing in an area between the runway and taxiway during dusk, which led to impact with a taxiway embankment and subsequent loss of control.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001206X02731. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.