19 Jun 2011: CESSNA 172N — Blue Feather Aero

19 Jun 2011: CESSNA 172N — Blue Feather Aero

No fatalities • Santa Teresa, NM, United States

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition, resulting in a runway excursion.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

According to the pilot, the wind was 60 degrees off runway heading at 9 knots when he departed the airport. When he returned for landing the winds were 60 degrees off runway heading at 22 knots and gusting. He described the landing as hard followed by minor bounces. The airplane operator discovered propeller tip damage and substantial damage to the firewall the following day.

Contributing factors

  • cause Pilot
  • cause Response/compensation
  • Contributed to outcome
  • Contributed to outcome

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 220/19kt, vis 10sm

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