Pilot Debrief

RAYTHEON AIRCRAFT COMPANY B36TC near Durango, CO — 2026-02-26

Final reportCEN26LA127
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Date
2026-02-26
Location
Durango, CO, USA
Airport
DRO
Aircraft
RAYTHEON AIRCRAFT COMPANY B36TC
Registration
N2251Q
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent loss of directional control while attempting to land during high crosswind conditions.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that a crosswind of 28 knots, gusting to 44 knots, prevailed at the destination airport during the approach. As the airplane crossed the runway 21 threshold, it encountered windshear which resulted in a hard landing. The pilot subsequently lost directional control, and the airplane departed the runway pavement which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage, left wing, and left aileron. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures before the accident. He added that he should not have attempted to land with the reported wind conditions. About 10 minutes before the accident, the destination airport Automated Surface Observing System recorded a peak wind from 300° at 39 knots.

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