Pilot Debrief

HENRY SLOSING Lanceair near Albuqurque, NM — 2011-05-21

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Date
2011-05-21
Location
Albuqurque, NM, USA
Airport
AEG
Aircraft
HENRY SLOSING Lanceair
Registration
N79BC
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s loss of directional control while landing in gusty conditions.

NTSB narrative

The pilot had just touched down with a 12-knot crosswind when the wind suddenly gusted to 36 knots and pushed the airplane off the runway. The pilot stated that he attempted to fly out of the condition by adding power, and the airplane became airborne about three times; however, the landing gear became side-loaded and the right gear collapsed. The left wing also contacted the ground and sustained a two foot-wide gouge in the leading edge. The sudden wind shift/gust was confirmed by the tower air traffic controller and approximately one hour later the airport's automated weather observation system reported the wind shifted to 240 degrees and increased to 21 knots gusting to 28 knots.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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