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Monday, 24 September 2007
On September 24, 2007, approximately 1015 mountain daylight time, a Cessna T210M single-engine airplane, N732XE, was destroyed when it impacted terrain following a loss of control during landing at Moriarty Airport (0E0), Moriarty, New Mexico. The airline transport pilot (instructor pilot) sustained serious injuries and the commercial pilot (pilot trainee) sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was registered to and operated by the United States Customs and Border Protection, Washington, DC. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan was not filed for the Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight. The flight departed the Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ), Albuquerque, New Mexico, approximately 0920.

According to a pilot-rated witness, he observed the airplane performing several touch and go maneuvers on runway 26. He stated the accident airplane appeared to be set up for a short field landing based on the final approach descent angle and full flap position. The witness stated that approximately 10 to 12 feet above ground level (agl), the airplane appeared to flare and then drop onto the runway. The airplane bounced and became airborne with the wings in a straight and level position. The airplane drifted to the right of runway centerline, and he heard the "engine power come up." The airplane's nose suddenly pitched up and approximately 30 to 40 feet agl, the airplane stalled and impacted the terrain in a nose low attitude. The witness and another individual exited their aircraft and ran toward the accident site. They observed the right seat occupant (instructor pilot) exited the right side of the airplane and attempt to assist the left seat occupant (pilot trainee) from the left side of the airplane. The witness stated that after impact, a fire started near the firewall and shortly thereafter, the entire airplane was engulfed in flames. At the time of the accident, the winds were from the southwest approximately 15 knots.

The accident site was located in soft, brush-covered terrain at 34 degrees 58.54 minutes north latitude and 105 degrees 59.54 minutes west longitude, at an elevation of approximately 6,200 feet mean sea level. The airplane came to rest in an upright position on a measured magnetic heading of 027 degrees, approximately 260 feet from the edge of runway 26 and 1,800 feet from the threshold of runway 26. The airplane was destroyed by a post-impact fire. Examination of the wreckage revealed the fuselage and right wing were consumed by fire. The vertical and horizontal stabilizers and their respective flight control surfaces sustained minor damage. The inboard section of the left wing was partially consumed by fire and the outboard 2 feet was crushed upward and aft. The instrument panel was destroyed and consumed by fire.
 

NTSB Identification: DEN07FA165
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Monday, September 24, 2007 in Moriarty, NM
Aircraft: Cessna T210M, registration: N732XE
Injuries: 1 Fatal, 1 Serious.

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

 
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