At approximately 14:40 mountain time a Piper PA-32-300 crashed while landing at Angel Fire Airport. The two occupants were uninjured. The airplane touched down 4,500 feet down the 8,900-foot runway 35, drifted to the right and struck a snow bank at the 5,900-foot mark. It then became airborne. The pilot flew north, turned around and landed on runway 17, touching down 2,750 feet from the end and skidding to a halt 1,800 feet from the end. The nose landing gear collapsed, buckling the firewall. Winds were reported from 260 degrees at 20 knots, gusting to 30 knots.
February 18, Angel Fire, N.M. / Piper Cherokee Six
At approximately 14:40 mountain time a Piper PA-32-300 crashed while landing at Angel Fire Airport. The two occupants were uninjured. The airplane touched down 4,500 feet down the 8,900-foot runway 35, drifted to the right and struck a snow bank at the 5,900-foot mark. It then became airborne. The pilot flew north, turned around and landed on runway 17, touching down 2,750 feet from the end and skidding to a halt 1,800 feet from the end. The nose landing gear collapsed, buckling the firewall. Winds were reported from 260 degrees at 20 knots, gusting to 30 knots....
Key Takeaways:
- A Piper PA-32-300 experienced two consecutive landing incidents at Angel Fire Airport, resulting in significant aircraft damage but no injuries to the two occupants.
- The first landing attempt involved a late touchdown, drifting, and striking a snow bank, which caused the aircraft to become airborne again.
- The pilot then attempted a second landing on the opposite runway, also touching down late, skidding, and ultimately collapsing the nose landing gear and buckling the firewall.
- Strong crosswinds, reported at 20 knots gusting to 30 knots, were a factor during the incident.
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