Thunderstorm Wind — Taos, New Mexico

2013-06-13 · near (skx)taos Muni Airport, Taos, New Mexico

Event narrative

Strong wind spun a 9000 pound Aero Commander 690 twin engine turbo prop about 120 degrees. Aircraft undamaged.

Wider weather episode

An area of virga showers and dry thunderstorms over the Sangre de Cristo Mountains produced strong winds at the Taos Municipal Airport. A peak wind gust of 78mph was recorded. No reports of damage were received however one large plane was spun around.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 446287. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.