Summary
On April 20, 2024, a Bearhawk 4-Place (N1685) was involved in an incident near Buckhorn, NM. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s inflight loss of control during landing following an encounter with a wind gust which resulted in a hard landing.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR24LA128. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1685.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s inflight loss of control during landing following an encounter with a wind gust which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR24LA128