No fatalities

2017-11-05: Socata TBM-850 (N893CA) — Oso Rio — Las Vegas-Municipal, United States of America

Las Vegas-Municipal, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On November 5, 2017, a Socata TBM-850 (registration N893CA) operated by Oso Rio was involved in an aviation accident near Las Vegas-Municipal, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusting crosswind conditions during the go-around. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781191665Data APIEditorial standards

A turbine-powered airplane sustained substantial fuselage damage after a go-around during landing in gusting crosswind conditions. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions.

Incident Details

A turbine-powered airplane experienced a hard landing during a go-around after the pilot initiated the procedure due to a perceived wind shift. The pilot stated that while landing on runway 20 in gusting crosswind conditions, it became "obvious" the wind had changed directions. He performed a go-around, but the wind "slammed [the airplane] to the ground extremely hard." Subsequently, the airplane veered to the right off the runway and then back to the left before coming to rest. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.

Pilot Report

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Weather Conditions

The automated weather observation system at the accident airport reported that, about the time of the incident, the wind was from 270° at 19 knots, gusting to 25 knots.

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusting crosswind conditions during the go-around.