On December 24, 2008, a CESSNA T210L operated by JOCHEN Haber was involved in an aviation accident near Santa Fe, NM. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's decision to land in gusty crosswinds, leading to his inability to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were the crosswinds. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During a night visual landing to runway 20, a crosswind gust caused the aircraft to veer right and hit a snow drift, bending both wing spars.
Event Details
A pilot conducted a night visual landing to runway 20, which was the only runway available for night landings at the location. The approach winds were reported as 290 degrees at 25 knots, gusting to 35 knots. After touchdown, the aircraft veered to the right and impacted a snow drift beside the runway.
Aircraft Examination
Examination of the aircraft revealed that both wing spars were bent.
Environmental Conditions
The crosswind during the landing was from 290 degrees at 25 knots gusting to 35 knots. The maximum demonstrated crosswind velocity for this airplane was 21 knots.
Contributing factors
Causes
PilotCrosswind correction — Not attained/maintainedDecision related to condition
What happened in the 24 Dec 2008 CESSNA T210L accident near Santa Fe, NM?
During a night visual landing to runway 20, a crosswind gust caused the aircraft to veer right and hit a snow drift, bending both wing spars.
Were there any fatalities in the 24 Dec 2008 CESSNA T210L accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 24 Dec 2008 involved a CESSNA T210L, operated by JOCHEN Haber, at Santa Fe, NM.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's decision to land in gusty crosswinds, leading to his inability to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were the crosswinds.
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