N7BR

Substantial
None

GLOBE GC-1BS/N: 1416

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 18, 2013
NTSB Number
CEN13CA494
Location
Santa Teresa, NM
Event ID
20130819X14858
Coordinates
31.880277, -106.703056
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's loss of directional control during the final approach due to an inadvertent encounter with a dust devil

Aircraft Information

Registration
N7BR
Make
GLOBE
Serial Number
1416
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
GC-1BFK12
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
OWEN LAWRENCE
Address
405 BOREALIS LN
Status
Deregistered
City
EL PASO
State / Zip Code
TX 79912-3301
Country
United States

Analysis

While on final approach, the pilot had the airplane lined up with the runway's extended centerline. The pilot reported that the approach was uneventful until the airplane encountered a dust devil which resulted in the airplane turning 90 degrees to the left. He attempted to turn the airplane back towards the runway but was unsuccessful. The airplane descended and impacted terrain short of the runway. A postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN13CA494