Teterboro Airport, NJ (TEB/KTEB) → Telluride Regional Airport, CO (TEX/KTEX)

On January 13, 2026 about 1220 mountain standard time, a Cessna 750, N772XJ, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Mountain Village, Colorado. The pilots and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 as an on-demand air taxi flight. The pilots reported that during the airplane’s descent into Telluride Regional Airport (TEX), they encountered turbulent conditions with a strong northwesterly wind resulting in airspeed fluctuations between 5 and 10 kts. They aligned the airplane with runway 9 and the wind was shifting between north and northeast. The touchdown was smooth and on centerline. Spoilers were deployed and forward pressure was applied on the control column to keep the nosewheel in contact with the runway. Shortly after touchdown, the airplane encountered a strong gust of wind from the left (north). The airplane veered to the right and the nose came up momentarily. Both pilots applied firm pressure on the control column and the nosewheel contacted the runway again. Thrust reversers were deployed along with an input of left rudder. The airplane veered sharply to the left. Both pilots applied right rudder, maximum braking and reverse thrust to regain directional control. The airplane continued to the left and exited the side of the runway. The left main gear sideloaded, and the right main gear collapsed. The pilots stated that the airplane did not respond normally when they corrected for the right drift. The fuselage was substantially damaged. The airplane was retained for further examination. Reported wind at TEX at 1215 was 020° at 4 kts.
Teterboro Airport, NJ (TEB/KTEB) → Telluride Regional Airport, CO (TEX/KTEX) — crash photo

Flight / Schedule

Teterboro Airport, NJ (TEB/KTEB) → Telluride Regional Airport, CO (TEX/KTEX)

Registration

N772XJ

MSN

750-0272

Year of Manufacture

2007

Date

January 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Passenger - Non-Scheduled/charter/Air Taxi

Flight Phase

Landing

Crash Site

Substantial

Crash Location

Telluride Regional Airport (TEX/KTEX), Telluride, CO -

Region

United States of America

Coordinates

37.9538°, -107.9104°

Narrative Report

On January 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM, Teterboro Airport, NJ (TEB/KTEB) → Telluride Regional Airport, CO (TEX/KTEX) experienced a crash involving Cessna 750 Citation X, operated by Mach .92 Leasing LLC, opb Jet Excellence LLC, with the event recorded near Telluride Regional Airport (TEX/KTEX), Telluride, CO -.

The flight was categorized as passenger - non-scheduled/charter/air taxi and the reported phase was landing at a substantial crash site.

0 fatalities were recorded, 3 survivors were identified or estimated.

other fatalities: 0.

On January 13, 2026 about 1220 mountain standard time, a Cessna 750, N772XJ, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Mountain Village, Colorado. The pilots and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 as an on-demand air taxi flight. The pilots reported that during the airplane’s descent into Telluride Regional Airport (TEX), they encountered turbulent conditions with a strong northwesterly wind resulting in airspeed fluctuations between 5 and 10 kts. They aligned the airplane with runway 9 and the wind was shifting between north and northeast. The touchdown was smooth and on centerline. Spoilers were deployed and forward pressure was applied on the control column to keep the nosewheel in contact with the runway. Shortly after touchdown, the airplane encountered a strong gust of wind from the left (north). The airplane veered to the right and the nose came up momentarily. Both pilots applied firm pressure on the control column and the nosewheel contacted the runway again. Thrust reversers were deployed along with an input of left rudder. The airplane veered sharply to the left. Both pilots applied right rudder, maximum braking and reverse thrust to regain directional control. The airplane continued to the left and exited the side of the runway. The left main gear sideloaded, and the right main gear collapsed. The pilots stated that the airplane did not respond normally when they corrected for the right drift. The fuselage was substantially damaged. The airplane was retained for further examination. Reported wind at TEX at 1215 was 020° at 4 kts.

Aircraft reference details include registration N772XJ, MSN 750-0272, year of manufacture 2007.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 37.9538°, -107.9104°.

Fatalities

Total

0

Crew

0

Passengers

0

Other

0

Crash Summary

On January 13, 2026 about 1220 mountain standard time, a Cessna 750, N772XJ, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Mountain Village, Colorado. The pilots and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 as an on-demand air taxi flight. The pilots reported that during the airplane’s descent into Telluride Regional Airport (TEX), they encountered turbulent conditions with a strong northwesterly wind resulting in airspeed fluctuations between 5 and 10 kts. They aligned the airplane with runway 9 and the wind was shifting between north and northeast. The touchdown was smooth and on centerline. Spoilers were deployed and forward pressure was applied on the control column to keep the nosewheel in contact with the runway. Shortly after touchdown, the airplane encountered a strong gust of wind from the left (north). The airplane veered to the right and the nose came up momentarily. Both pilots applied firm pressure on the control column and the nosewheel contacted the runway again. Thrust reversers were deployed along with an input of left rudder. The airplane veered sharply to the left. Both pilots applied right rudder, maximum braking and reverse thrust to regain directional control. The airplane continued to the left and exited the side of the runway. The left main gear sideloaded, and the right main gear collapsed. The pilots stated that the airplane did not respond normally when they corrected for the right drift. The fuselage was substantially damaged. The airplane was retained for further examination. Reported wind at TEX at 1215 was 020° at 4 kts.

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

Passengers On Board

Estimated Survivors

3

Fatality Rate

Operational Details

Schedule / Flight

Teterboro Airport, NJ (TEB/KTEB) → Telluride Regional Airport, CO (TEX/KTEX)

Flight Type

Passenger - Non-Scheduled/charter/Air Taxi

Flight Phase

Landing

Crash Site

Substantial

Region / Country

United States of America

Aircraft Details

Registration

N772XJ

MSN

750-0272

Year of Manufacture

2007