Accident Details
Date
Monday, August 4, 2008
NTSB Number
DFW08CA203
Location
Big Sping, TX
Event ID
20080912X01444
Coordinates
32.212501, -101.525001
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
Loss of aircraft control due to inadvertent penetration of a dust devil.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
COLORADO AEROSPORTS LLC
Address
15859 W ELLSWORTH DR
City
GOLDEN
State / Zip Code
CO 80401-6500
Country
United States
Analysis
The private pilot reported departing the airport in "challenging wind and [thermal] conditions." An automated weather reporting facility on the airport reported winds 50 degrees from runway heading at 11 knots gusting to 19 knots. After six successful touch-and-gos, the pilot entered the traffic pattern for a seventh approach. While turning base to final the pilot experienced a loss of aircraft control and impacted terrain. The pilot reported that dust devils were "prevalent in the area at that time."
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DFW08CA203