# NTSB Accident DEN89LA145
> **Raven S77A** · 1989-06-21 · RIO RANCHO, NM, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DEN89LA145
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28560
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-06-21
- **Location:** RIO RANCHO, NM, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.270454, -106.659828
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 6
- **Total aboard:** 9
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Raven
- **Model:** S77A
- **Registration:** N4207U
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 0
- **Damage:** —
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

A HARD LANDING DUE TO THE PILOTS FAILURE TO ACCURATELY EVALUATE THE WEATHER CONDITIONS ALONG WITH A DELAY IN MAKING A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE HIGH WINDS AND WIND SHEAR ALONG WITH ROUGH/UNEVEN TERRAIN.

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