At approximately 0930 Mountain time, the airplane was substantially damaged upon impacting terrain during an emergency landing. The private pilot and single passenger were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed. While departing Runway 33, smoke began entering the cockpit. The pilot could not see clearly in front of him and elected to land on the nearest visible runway, which was Runway 2. While landing, the airplane touched down with the left wing low and departed the side of the runway.
December 25, 2009, Santa Fe, N.M., Beech B35 Bonanza
At approximately 0930 Mountain time, the airplane was substantially damaged upon impacting terrain during an emergency landing. The private pilot and single passenger were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed. While departing Runway 33, smoke began entering the cockpit. The pilot could not see clearly in front of him and elected to land on the nearest visible runway, which was Runway 2.
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane sustained substantial damage during an emergency landing prompted by smoke entering the cockpit after takeoff.
- The pilot's vision was obscured by smoke, leading them to attempt an emergency landing on a nearby runway.
- During the emergency landing, the airplane touched down with the left wing low and departed the side of the runway.
- Despite the substantial damage to the aircraft, both the private pilot and the single passenger were uninjured.
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