Business Jet Loses Control in Strong Crosswind at Mountain Airport
A Cessna Citation X business jet skidded off the runway at Telluride Regional Airport in Colorado on January 14, 2026, after encountering a strong crosswind on touchdown. The incident occurred at approximately 12:15 p.m. local time, and all three people on board escaped without injury. The aircraft sustained damage to its left wing and nose wheel. The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration have launched an investigation into the incident. The airport’s challenging operating conditions, particularly during winter, may have contributed to the incident. This incident was first reported by AeroTime.