Probable cause
The pilot’s loss of directional control while landing in gusty conditions.
NTSB analysis
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.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN11CA354 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- May 21, 2011
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Albuqurque, New Mexico
- Nearest airport
- Double Eagle (AEG)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built Lanceair
- N-number
- N79BC
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.