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Runway Excursion Following Crosswind Landing at Coronado Airport (N9008G)

Albuquerque, NM, US

On April 14, 1998, a Cessna 182N (registration N9008G) was involved in an aviation accident near Albuquerque, NM. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing, resulting in an overrun, and his exceeding the airplane's maximum crosswind component. A factor was the gusty crosswind. 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

An airplane landing on Runway 35 at Coronado Airport in Albuquerque experienced a blown tire and runway excursion, coming to rest on a service road after departing the end of the runway.

Landing

The pilot landed on runway 35 (4,010 feet long and 60 feet wide, asphalt) at Albuquerque's Coronado Airport. A crosswind from the west was present.

Touchdown and Skid Marks

The airplane touched down midfield on its right main wheel, to the right of the runway centerline. The right main wheel left a 225-foot skid mark. Subsequently, the left main wheel touched down and left a 350-foot skid mark. The left tire blew out and deflated.

Runway Excursion

The airplane continued off the end of the runway, down a slight hill, and came to rest on a service road.

Wind Conditions

Recorded winds at Albuquerque International Airport, located 10 miles south of Coronado, were 260 degrees at 8 knots with gusts to 24 knots. Under these conditions, a 090 crosswind existed. The computed crosswind component varied between 8 knots (9.2 mph) and 24 knots (27.6 mph).

Runway excursion

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Apr 1998 Cessna 182N accident near Albuquerque, NM?

An airplane landing on Runway 35 at Coronado Airport in Albuquerque experienced a blown tire and runway excursion, coming to rest on a service road after departing the end of the runway.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 Apr 1998 Cessna 182N accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Apr 1998 involved a Cessna 182N, registration N9008G, at Albuquerque, NM.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing, resulting in an overrun, and his exceeding the airplane's maximum crosswind component. A factor was the gusty crosswind.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X09863. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.