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Wind Gust During Landing Leads to Runway Excursion and Damage (N3749U)

Truth OR Conseq, NM, US

On April 5, 2003, a Cessna 182G (registration N3749U) was involved in an aviation accident near Truth OR Conseq, NM. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll which resulted in impact with terrain. 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

A pilot reported encountering a strong gust of wind while landing on runway 31, causing the airplane to depart the left side, cross a ditch, and strike a berm, resulting in structural damage.

Accident Summary

During a landing attempt on runway 31, the pilot encountered a "strong" gust of wind. The airplane subsequently departed the left side of the runway, traversed a ditch, and impacted a berm. The collision caused the nose landing gear to collapse, the firewall to buckle, and the right main landing gear to become displaced.

Pilot Statement

The pilot reported that at the time of the accident, the wind was from 220 degrees at 31 knots, gusting to 45 knots. He stated that he attempted to regain control after the gust but was unable to prevent the excursion.

Aircraft Damage

The impact with the berm resulted in significant structural damage: the nose landing gear collapsed, the firewall was buckled, and the right main landing gear was displaced from its mounting. The extent of damage to other components was not specified.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Apr 2003 Cessna 182G accident near Truth OR Conseq, NM?

A pilot reported encountering a strong gust of wind while landing on runway 31, causing the airplane to depart the left side, cross a ditch, and strike a berm, resulting in structural damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 Apr 2003 Cessna 182G accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Apr 2003 involved a Cessna 182G, registration N3749U, at Truth OR Conseq, NM.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing factors include, the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision making, the crosswind and gusty wind conditions, the ditch, and the berm.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20030414X00496. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.