Cessna 172 N9127B

Summary

On 2 May 2021 at about 21:45 local time, a Cessna 172 registered N9127B, operated by Murrow William R, was involved in an accident near Cuba, New Mexico, United States. One person was on board and one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

2 May 2021 at 21:45

Classification

Accident

Location

Cuba, New Mexico, United States

Nearest airport

Cuba Landing Strip Airport (NM2)

Coordinates

36.0222, -106.9584

Aircraft

Cessna 172

Registration

N9127B

Category

Airplane

Year built

1958

Engines

1

Operator

Murrow William R

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Unknown → Lindrith

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

WPR21LA180

1 person had minor injuries.

The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during takeoff after an encounter with a gusting wind, which resulted in a wing strike.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that before takeoff he noted a strong dust devil at the far end of the airstrip which appeared to dissipate. During the takeoff and while passing through 60 mph, the right wing suddenly lifted, and the pilot had not control. The left wing struck the ground and the airplane pivoted around. The engine separated and the wings were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.