Pilot Debrief

GLOBE GC-1B near Santa Teresa, NM — 2013-08-18

Final reportCEN13CA494
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Date
2013-08-18
Location
Santa Teresa, NM, USA
Airport
5T6
Aircraft
GLOBE GC-1B
Registration
N7BR
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of directional control during the final approach due to an inadvertent encounter with a dust devil

NTSB narrative

While on final approach, the pilot had the airplane lined up with the runway's extended centerline. The pilot reported that the approach was uneventful until the airplane encountered a dust devil which resulted in the airplane turning 90 degrees to the left. He attempted to turn the airplane back towards the runway but was unsuccessful. The airplane descended and impacted terrain short of the runway. A postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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