ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 314777
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| Date: | Monday 29 May 2023 |
| Time: | 13:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 140A |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N1126D |
| MSN: | 15675 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1951 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4125 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental C90-14F |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Dona Ana County International Jetport (DNA/KDNA), Santa Teresa, NM -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | El Paso International Airport, TX (ELP/KELP) |
| Santa Teresa, NM (KDNA) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported winds at the airport were 6 gusting to 13 knots, 30 degrees from runway heading during the approach to landing. Upon touchdown, the airplane began to bounce, and she felt a strong crosswind pushing her to the right. She elected to initiate a go-around, however, the right wing lifted, and the left wing impacted the ground. The left main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane ground looped. The left wing and aileron sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot stated the airport experiences dust devils frequently and often they are not visible. A review of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Weather Handbook (FAA-H-8083-28) and the FAA Aeronautical Information Manual found no detailed information listed about dust devils or the potential hazards of flying through dust devils.
Probable Cause: The pilot's loss of control after encountering a dust devil during landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB WPR23LA206
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/N1126D
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 04-Jun-2023 14:18 | Captain Adam | Added |
| 16-Nov-2023 15:19 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Operator, Other fatalities, Destination airport, Source, Narrative, Category] |
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