CRJ-900s have a crosswind limit of ~37 knots sustained (~42 mph) (though I'm seeing different numbers in a few different places, it maybe a little lower) in dry

CRJ-900s have a crosswind limit of ~37 knots sustained (~42 mph) (though I'm seeing different numbers in a few different places, it maybe a little lower) in dry/bare conditions, and can be lower still on slippery runways. Reported winds were ~30 mph sustained with 40 mph gusts. Plausible this was a factor. I will be interested to read the report. Edit: from an avherald comment: > Tower ATC alert to Medevac :”Wind 270 Gusting 33” (Runway 23 is at 230 degrees, so the wind is at 40 degrees relative to the approach.) > CRJ 900 X Wind Limits: > • Wet runway: 22 knots for takeoff and landing > • Fair braking action: 20 knots for takeoff and landing > • Poor braking action: 15 knots for takeoff and landing > • High minimums status for PIC: 25 knots for takeoff and landing > • High minimums status for SIC: 15 knots for takeoff and landing > Crosswind estimation: > The maximum crosswind component considers the wind's speed and direction. For example, a 30-degree crosswind has a maximum limit of 50% of the wind speed. > So here a 40-degree Crosswind, gusting, wet/contaminated Runway with 2” packed snow, 1-2 inches wet snow, Blowing Snow and possible shear all add up to probably exceeding Limits.