Casualties unknown

Aircraft Collides with Dirt Mound on Runway Under Construction (N29MX)

Moab, UT, US

On September 13, 2006, a Cessna 172M (registration N29MX) operated by Arnold Hardy was involved in an aviation accident near Moab, UT. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to obtain current NOTAMS which resulted in an on-ground collision with a construction berm while landing. 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 colliding with a 12-inch high dirt mound perpendicular to runway 3 during landing. The runway was under construction and a NOTAM had closed the southern 2,000 feet, but the pilot did not receive the NOTAM due to an abbreviated briefing.

Incident Overview

A pilot reported that during landing on runway 3, the aircraft collided with a mound of dirt. The mound, approximately 12 inches high, was perpendicular to the runway centerline. At the time of the accident, the runway was under construction.

NOTAM Information

The Notice to Airman (NOTAM) associated with the runway construction, designated as NOTAM [D], stated that the southernmost 2,000 feet of runway 3/21 was closed. The NOTAM was issued on September 6 and was valid through the timeframe of the accident. However, the pilot did not receive this NOTAM information prior to the flight.

Pilot Briefing

The pilot reported that he received an "abbreviated routine briefing" from DUAT.COM, an FAA Direct User Access Terminal. The pilot was unaware that abbreviated briefings did not include NOTAM information.

Conclusion

No further details about the aircraft, registration, or occupants were provided in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Sept 2006 Cessna 172M accident near Moab, UT?

A pilot reported colliding with a 12-inch high dirt mound perpendicular to runway 3 during landing. The runway was under construction and a NOTAM had closed the southern 2,000 feet, but the pilot did not receive the NOTAM due to an abbreviated briefing.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Sept 2006 involved a Cessna 172M, registration N29MX, operated by Arnold Hardy, at Moab, UT.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to obtain current NOTAMS which resulted in an on-ground collision with a construction berm while landing.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20061010X01487. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.