Probable cause
The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusting crosswind conditions during the go-around.
NTSB analysis
The pilot of the turbine-powered airplane reported that, while landing in a gusting crosswind, it was "obvious" the wind had changed directions. He performed a go-around, but "the wind slammed [the airplane] to the ground extremely hard." Subsequently, the airplane veered to the right off the runway and then back to the left before coming to rest.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The automated weather observation system located at the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 270° at 19 knots, gusting to 25 knots. The pilot landed on runway 20.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA18CA036 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Nov 5, 2017
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Las Vegas, New Mexico
- Nearest airport
- Las Vegas Muni (LVS)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Socata TBM 850
- N-number
- N893CA
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2007
- 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.