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Aircraft Exits Runway After Crosswind Landing, Comes to Rest Inverted (N4864U)

Silver City, NM, US

On April 5, 1997, a Cessna T210N (registration N4864U) was involved in an aviation accident near Silver City, NM. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The high wind and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions. Factors were the crosswind and wind gusts. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

During a crosswind landing to runway 35, a gust pushed the aircraft right; the pilot overcorrected, causing it to exit the left side, continue parallel for about 600 feet, impact a dirt mound, and invert.

Flight and Landing

The pilot overflew the airport at midfield and observed that the windsock was fully extended, confirming that the winds were over 10–15 MPH. The pilot extended the flaps to 30 degrees and initiated a crosswind landing to runway 35. The aircraft touched down just past the runway numbers.

Incident Sequence

During the landing roll, a gust of wind pushed the aircraft to the right. In an attempt to keep the aircraft on the runway, the pilot overcorrected, causing the aircraft to exit the left side of the runway. The aircraft continued parallel to the runway for approximately 600 feet, impacted a mound of dirt, and came to rest inverted.

Wind Conditions

A local law enforcement officer reported that the winds at the accident site were westerly at 25 to 35 MPH, with gusts up to 45 MPH.

Weather

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Apr 1997 Cessna T210N accident near Silver City, NM?

During a crosswind landing to runway 35, a gust pushed the aircraft right; the pilot overcorrected, causing it to exit the left side, continue parallel for about 600 feet, impact a dirt mound, and invert.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 Apr 1997 Cessna T210N accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Apr 1997 involved a Cessna T210N, registration N4864U, at Silver City, NM.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The high wind and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions. Factors were the crosswind and wind gusts.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X07706. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.