CircumFlightN2251Q Raytheon Aircraft Company B36TC accident
NTSB CEN26LA127 · 2026-02-26 · Durango, CO · near DRO
Docket — crew, injuries and powerplant
Factual 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.
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent loss of directional control while attempting to land during high crosswind conditions. The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident.
Circumstances
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather conditions
- Visual Meteorological Cond
- Light condition
- Day
- Sky condition
- NONE
- Ceiling (ft)
- 0
- Visibility (sm)
- 10
- Wind direction
- 290
- Wind speed (kt)
- 23
- Temperature (F)
- 61
- Nearest airport
- Durango-La Plata County
- Distance from field
- 0.5
- Airport elevation
- 6689
Aircraft
| Registration | Make | Model | Damage | FAR part |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N2251Q | RAYTHEON AIRCRAFT COMPANY | B36TC | SUBS | 091 |
Sequence of events
| # | Occurrence | Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landing Runway excursion | Cruise |
| 2 | Landing Loss of control on ground defining | Cruise |
| 3 | Landing Windshear or thunderstorm | Cruise |
| 4 | Landing Hard landing | Cruise |