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Nose Landing Gear Tire Blow-Out During Landing in Gusty Wind (N6394B)

Albuquerque, NM, US

On April 27, 2002, a Cessna 210 (registration N6394B) operated by Mountain Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Albuquerque, NM. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the gusty winds. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 9 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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

During landing on runway 21 in gusty crosswind conditions, the airplane became airborne after initial touchdown and slammed onto the nose wheel, causing a nose landing gear tire blow-out. The airplane slid to a stop.

Incident Summary

According to the pilot, while landing on runway 21 in day visual meteorological conditions, the airplane initially touched down but then became airborne. Moments later, it slammed onto the nose wheel, causing the nose landing gear tire to blow out. The airplane subsequently slid along the runway before coming to a stop.

Pilot Report

The pilot reported that during the landing, the wind was from 190 degrees at 27 knots with gusts to 39 knots. The pilot did not specify any other factors or conditions preceding the event.

Wind Conditions

The weather observation facility at the airport reported the wind from 200 degrees at 20 knots with gusts to 36 knots. This differs slightly from the pilot's reported wind direction and speed.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 Apr 2002 Cessna 210 accident near Albuquerque, NM?

During landing on runway 21 in gusty crosswind conditions, the airplane became airborne after initial touchdown and slammed onto the nose wheel, causing a nose landing gear tire blow-out. The airplane slid to a stop.

Were there any fatalities in the 27 Apr 2002 Cessna 210 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Apr 2002 involved a Cessna 210, registration N6394B, operated by Mountain Aviation, at Albuquerque, NM.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the gusty winds.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020502X00615. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.