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February 26, 2026 · Raytheon Aircraft B36TC · N2251Q
Durango, CO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 26, 2026
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Durango, CO
Aircraft
Raytheon Aircraft B36TC (1997)
Tail Number
N2251Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN26LA127
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.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent loss of directional control while attempting to land during high crosswind conditions.
Full 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.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:05 MST
Nearest AirportDurango-La Plata County (0.5nm NNE)
Runway21
Runway Length9201 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRaytheon Aircraft B36TC
Tail NumberN2251Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PT6A-21 · Turboprop · 500
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 80 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 23 kt, gusting 32 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 14 F
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC