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Gust of Wind Blows Airplane Off Runway During Landing Roll (N8033M)

Santa Rosa, NM, US

On September 20, 2007, a Cessna 182P (registration N8033M) was involved in an aviation accident near Santa Rosa, NM. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the 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

During landing on runway 19, a sudden gust from the east lifted the wing and pushed the airplane off the right side of the runway. The right landing gear sheared off, and the airplane slid through a ditch and up an embankment, coming to rest 60 feet right of the runway. Substantial damage to fuselage and stabilizers.

Accident Details

The pilot was landing on runway 19 when, during the landing roll, a sudden gust of wind from the east (left side) lifted the wing and pushed the airplane off the runway to the right. The right landing gear sheared off, and the airplane slid through a ditch and up an embankment, coming to a stop approximately 60 feet to the right of the runway.

Aircraft Damage

An examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the fuselage and the vertical and horizontal stabilizers. No anomalies were found in the airplane's systems.

Weather Information

The reported winds at Tucumcari, New Mexico, located 53 nautical miles east of the accident site, at 1153 mountain daylight time, were from 190 degrees at 14 knots gusting to 18 knots.

Runway excursion

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 20 Sept 2007 Cessna 182P accident near Santa Rosa, NM?

During landing on runway 19, a sudden gust from the east lifted the wing and pushed the airplane off the right side of the runway. The right landing gear sheared off, and the airplane slid through a ditch and up an embankment, coming to rest 60 feet right of the runway. Substantial damage to fuselage and stabilizers.

Were there any fatalities in the 20 Sept 2007 Cessna 182P accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 20 Sept 2007 involved a Cessna 182P, registration N8033M, at Santa Rosa, NM.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the crosswind.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20071009X01535. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.