Friday, June 28, 2019

Aerodynamic Stall / Spin: Cessna 172S Skyhawk, N612DF, fatal accident occurred on July 30, 2017 at Danbury Municipal Airport (KDXR), Fairfield County, Connecticut

Pilot Mark Stern, 63, passed away on August 3rd, 2017 in Danbury Hospital after succumbing to injuries sustained from a Cessna 172S Skyhawk crash on July 30th, 2017.


The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Enfield, Connecticut 

Aviation Accident Factual Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms

https://registry.faa.gov/N612DF




Location: Danbury, CT
Accident Number: ERA17LA261
Date & Time: 07/30/2017, 1025 EDT
Registration: N612DF
Aircraft: CESSNA 172
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Aerodynamic stall/spin
Injuries: 1 Fatal, 2 Serious
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal 

On July 30, 2017, about 1025 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172S, N612DF, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain shortly after takeoff from Danbury Municipal Airport (DXR), Danbury, Connecticut. The pilot died from his injuries 4 days after the accident, and the two passengers received serious injuries. The airplane was owned by a private company and was being operated by Arrow Aviation LLC as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the flight, which was originating at the time of the accident.

The rear-seat passenger was a certificated pilot with about 1,500 hours of flight experience. He stated that, when the airplane was cleared for takeoff, the pilot taxied to the runway and applied what sounded like full engine power. The rear-seat passenger could not see the instruments or flight controls from where he was seated. After a short ground roll, the airplane took off, but from what he could see out the side window, it seemed that the airplane was not gaining altitude normally. Less than 1 minute later, the pilot stated, "we're going in."

According to an air traffic controller at DXR, the airplane lost altitude after takeoff while still over runway 26, a 4,422-ft-long runway. He then observed it "appearing to correct" as it had assumed a more nose-up attitude. It then began a left roll, followed by a "full nose up attitude, rolling to the left," before it descended and impacted the ground.

Another witness, who was in a dog park near the accident site, stated that he heard a small airplane "lumbering" and sounding under-powered. He saw the airplane appear to turn sharply 180°, then impact the ground.

According to Federal Aviation Administration records, the pilot held a private pilot certificate with ratings for airplane single-engine land and rotorcraft-helicopter. His most recent FAA third-class medical certificate was issued June 14, 2016, at which time he reported 582 hours of total flight experience. The pilot's logbook was not recovered.

Review of the airplane's maintenance records revealed that the most recent annual inspection was completed on July 21, 2017, about 17 flight hours before the accident. At that time, the airframe had accrued about 4,013 hours and the engine had accrued 656 hours since overhaul.

According to fuel records and statements from the operator, the airplane was fueled to capacity on the afternoon of July 28. The accident flight was the first flight since that fueling. The airplane's maximum gross weight was 2,550 lbs. The airplane's estimated weight at the time of the accident, including full fuel and the three occupants (not accounting for any baggage), was about 2,609 lbs. Review of takeoff performance data revealed that, at 2,550 lbs, a pressure altitude of 500 ft mean sea level, and a temperature of 20°C, the airplane required about 1,770 ft to clear a 50-ft obstacle. The data assumed no wind and flaps extended 10°.

At 1053, the reported weather at DXR included wind from 350° at 9 knots, the temperature was 23°C, and the dew point was 12°C.

An initial examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administrator (FAA) inspector revealed that the fuselage came to rest upright in a nose-down attitude in an area of heavy brush about 1,000 ft from the departure end of the runway. The left wing was partially separated from the fuselage and exhibited leading edge crush damage from the root to the tip. The outboard one-third of the right wing was bent upward and aft. The fuselage was buckled on both sides aft of the rear window, and the left rear pillar was crushed and separated from the roof. The nose section, including the engine, was crushed and displaced upward and aft. The empennage, vertical and horizontal stabilizers, rudder, and elevators were largely undamaged. The ignition key was found positioned to the left magneto; however, the preimpact position of the key could not be determined.

Several branches were found severed at a 45° angle in the westerly path leading up to the airplane consistent with propeller contact. Both propeller blades exhibited leading edge gouges and chordwise scratches. Fuel samples from both tanks were blue in color and absent of water. Oil was present in the engine, but the quantity could not be determined due to the resting position of the engine.

The wreckage was transported to a recovery facility and examined again. Flight control continuity was confirmed from all control surfaces to the cockpit area. Measurement of the elevator trim jackscrew corresponded to a 5° tab up (nose down) elevator trim. Measurement of the flap actuator revealed that the flaps were in the fully retracted position.

The engine crankshaft was rotated by means of a tool inserted in the vacuum pump drive pad and continuity of the crankshaft to the rear gears and to the valve train was observed. The interiors of the cylinders were examined with a lighted borescope and no anomalies were noted. The fuel servo, engine-driven fuel pump, flow divider, and injector nozzles remained attached to the engine and were removed and partially disassembled. The fuel servo regulator section was partially disassembled and no damage was noted to the rubber diaphragms or other internal components. The fuel servo fuel inlet screen was absent of debris. The flow divider was partially disassembled. No debris was noted inside and no damage to the rubber diaphragm was noted. The two-piece fuel injector nozzles were unobstructed. The engine-driven fuel pump was partially disassembled and no damage was noted to the rubber diaphragms or the internal check valves. Liquid with an odor consistent with aviation gasoline was observed in the engine-driven fuel pump, the hose from the pump to the servo, in the servo and in the hose from the servo to the flow divider. Both magnetos were removed and produced spark from all electrode towers when rotated by hand.

A GPS data card, and three personal electronic devices were forwarded to the National Transportation Safety Board Vehicle Recorder Laboratory, Washington, DC. No performance data were recovered for the accident takeoff.

According to the Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25B) Chapter 10, Weight and Balance, excessive weight reduces flight performance in almost every respect. Some of the most important performance deficiencies of an overloaded aircraft include higher takeoff speed, longer takeoff run, reduced rate and angle of climb, and higher stalling speed. 




Pilot Information

Certificate: Private
Age: 63, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): Helicopter
Restraint Used: 4-point
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 3 Without Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 06/14/2016
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time: 582 hours (Total, all aircraft)




Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Registration: N612DF
Model/Series: 172 S
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture:
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal; Utility
Serial Number: 172S10201
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 07/21/2017, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2550 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 17 Hours
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 4013 Hours as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: LYCOMING
ELT: Installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: IO-360-L2A
Registered Owner: CESSNA 616DF LLC
Rated Power: 180 hp
Operator: Arrow Aviation LLC
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None




Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KDXR, 457 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 1053 EDT
Direction from Accident Site: 69°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility:  10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 9 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 350°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.03 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 23°C / 12°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Danbury, CT (DXR)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Danbury, CT (DXR)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 1025 EDT
Type of Airspace: Class D



Airport Information

Airport: DANBURY MUNI (DXR)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 456 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 26
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 4422 ft / 150 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: None



Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Fatal
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 2 Serious
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 Fatal, 2 Serious
Latitude, Longitude: 41.368056, -73.493056 (est)

Cessna 150L, N5256Q: Accident occurred June 28, 2019 near Omaha-Millard Airport (KMLE), Douglas County, Nebraska

The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Lincoln, Nebraska

Aviation Accident Preliminary Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf

https://registry.faa.gov/N5256Q 

Location: Omaha, NE
Accident Number: CEN19LA186
Date & Time: 06/28/2019, 0451 CDT
Registration: N5256Q
Aircraft: Cessna 150
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal

On June 28, 2019, about 451 central daylight time, a Cessna 150L, N5256Q, was damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power while approaching to land at the Millard Airport(MLE), Omaha, Nebraska. The pilot received minor injuries. The airplane struck a fence and building during the forced landing resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. The aircraft was registered to and operated by the pilot under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight, which was operated on a visual flight rules flight plan. The flight originated from the Southwest Minnesota Regional Airport (MML), Marshall, Minnesota, about 3 hours prior to the accident.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna
Registration: N5256Q
Model/Series: 150 L
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: No
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None 

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Night
Observation Facility, Elevation: KMLE, 1050 ft msl
Observation Time: 0955 UTC
Distance from Accident Site: 1 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 25°C / 23°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 8 knots / , 140°
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility:  10 Miles
Altimeter Setting: 29.95 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed: VFR
Departure Point: Marshall, MN (MML)
Destination: Omaha, NE (MLE)

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 41.196111, -96.112222


Pilot Eugene Puttbrese and his Cessna 150L.


OMAHA, Nebraska  (WOWT) -- A Minnesota man flying his small aircraft from Fargo, North Dakota to Omaha got a rough introduction to the metro Friday morning when his plane made a hard landing on a Millard street.

Eugene Puttbrese of Frazee, Minn. was aiming for the Millard Airport but around 4 a.m. he knew there was something wrong.

"I couldn't figure it out," he said, “I thought I picked up a heck of a head wind and the plane just wasn't doing what it should do.”

Puttbreese believes he ran out fuel. "I know it was the fuel, pure and simple."

The plane came down on Discovery Drive, about a quarter mile away from the airport.

“I really should have made it to the airport,” he said. “When I came in I had plenty of altitude. It shouldn’t have been a problem but you start messing around doing things, like trying to get the engine running, you probably shouldn't be doing. You should just be flying the plane.”

It was supposed to be a quick stop to pick up his son.

“He had an appointment down here and we were going to fly back this afternoon. And it didn't quite work out.”

It could have been a lot worse but as Puttbrese said, “All is well that ends well.”

Puttbrese is an experienced pilot. He's been flying for nearly 40 years without incident. He was not injured and the damage on the ground was limited to a backyard fence.

Story and video ➤ https://www.wowt.com


Pilot Eugene Puttbrese, right, of Frazee, Minnesota, stands with Omaha Police after Puttbrese had to make a force landing with his Cessna 150L on June 28th.




OMAHA, Nebraska (AP) — Authorities say no one was hurt when a small plane landed in a southwest Omaha neighborhood, a few hundred feet short of a runway at a small airport.

Pilot Eugene Puttbrese, of Frazee, Minnesota, says he's sure his Cessna 150L ran out of fuel around 4 a.m. Friday, and he came down on a residential street.

Ground damage was limited to a backyard fence. The front gear was crunched up under the engine as the plane pitched forward onto its nose. The propeller blades were bent and another tire was flat.

Puttbrese says he'd intended to land at the nearby Millard Airport, having flown from Fargo, North Dakota, to pick up his son and return to Fargo.

Original article ➤ https://www.mankatofreepress.com







OMAHA, Nebraska — No one was hurt after a small plane made an emergency landing early Friday northwest of the Millard Airport on Discovery Drive.

Crews responded to the area around 4 a.m.

Pilot Eugene Puttbrese told KETV NewsWatch 7 the aircraft ran out of fuel on a flight to Millard from Fargo, North Dakota.

"I'm sure it was out of fuel. There are a lot of things that come together that do that," Puttbrese said. "I noticed some problems early on (in the flight)."

Puttbrese did not elaborate.

The pilot said he had full control of the aircraft until he hit a fence on Discovery Drive, on approach to the Millard Airport.

The plane then stopped in front of a driveway a few feet down the road.

Darrin Bengtson's house was attached to that driveway.

"My little brother comes in to my room and says 'There's a plane crashed into our driveway'," Bengtson said. "I didn't believe him 'til I looked out the window and saw the plane in our driveway."

He said he called 911 while his brother rushed to help the pilot.

Zach Barrientos woke up to learn from police that the plane crashed into his backyard. The plane damaged his fence and shed, but he says he's glad no one is hurt.

"At least (the damage) is minimal and nothing personal, as far as people," said Barrientos.

"It was unbelievable. I've never seen something like that," Bengtson said.

The plane stopped on the street, with its nose on the ground and one flat tire.

Puttbrese said he was flying here to pick up his son with the intent to return to Fargo later Friday. In 37 years of flying planes, Puttbrese said he never had to make an emergency landing.

He was not injured. Damage on the ground was limited to a backyard fence.

The Federal Aviation Administration has taken over the investigation. It is ongoing at this time.

Story and video ➤ https://www.ketv.com

Fuel Related: Beech 77 Skipper, N1802Y; accident occurred June 28, 2019 near Leesburg International Airport (KLEE), Lake County, Florida

The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.

Additional Participating Entity: 

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Orlando, Florida

Aviation Accident Factual Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf


Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms 
 
https://registry.faa.gov/N1802Y


Location: Leesburg, FL
Accident Number: ERA19LA217
Date & Time: 06/28/2019, 1030 EDT
Registration: N1802Y
Aircraft: Beech 77
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Fuel related
Injuries: 2 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Instructional 

On June 28, 2019, about 1030 eastern daylight time, a Beechcraft 77, N1802Y, was substantially damage when it impacted terrain after a partial loss of engine power during takeoff at the Leesburg International Airport (LEE), Leesburg, Florida. The flight instructor and the commercial pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was registered to Silver Flyers LLC and operated by Village Flyers Inc under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the local flight that originated at LEE at 1000.

The flight instructor stated he was giving the commercial pilot a check-out in the airplane. He said that they both performed a preflight inspection of the airplane and the fuel level was just below the tabs on both wing fuel tanks (about 20 gallons). The flight instructor said they completed about 30 minutes of air work before returning to the airport to practice takeoffs and landings. The first landing was normal, and the commercial pilot added power to takeoff. When the airplane reached an altitude of 400 ft above the ground, the engine started to lose power and the airplane began to descend. The flight instructor took control of the airplane and attempted to turn back and land on a taxiway, but they airplane was unable to reach the taxiway and he landed in trees and a swamp adjacent to the airport.

The commercial pilot said that during the touch and go, he added power to takeoff and initiated a climb at 68 knots but felt "that we were not climbing acceptably." He verified the throttle was full forward, the mixture was rich, and the fuel boost pump was on. The tachometer, which should have indicated at 2,400 rpm, was at 2,000 rpm. The flight instructor took control of the airplane and landed in trees. The airplane then descended into a shallow swamp, which resulted in substantial damage to the empennage and both wings.

Examination of the engine revealed that when the bottom spark plugs were removed, water and mud poured out of each cylinder. The interior of each cylinder was examined with a lighted borescope and no mechanical anomalies were noted. However, there were signs of corrosion and mud. The engine was rotated via the propeller flange and valve train continuity was established on each cylinder. Compression was established on the No. 2 and No. 4 cylinders, but not on the remaining cylinders. The No. 1 and No. 3 cylinders were removed and were covered in mud and exhibited corrosion. Both magnetos were removed and rotated with a drill. Spark was produced to each ignition lead. The oil screen was removed and was absent of debris.

The carburetor icing probability chart included in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) No. CE-09-35, Carburetor Icing Prevention, indicated that the airplane was operating in an area that was associated with a serious risk of carburetor ice accumulation at glide and cruise power settings. The flight instructor stated that they did not use carburetor heat on landing because "the carburetor heat on that plane caused the engine to run very rough when applied."

According to a representative of the operator, the engine would sporadically "run rougher than normal" when carburetor heat was applied. He said that he flew the airplane the day before the accident and he had no issues with the carburetor heat and was unsure as to why the engine would run rough on some days but not others. A mechanic had looked at the carburetor prior to the accident and found nothing wrong, but they had already planned to have the carburetor examined more closely at the next scheduled oil change.

According to the airplane's Pilot Operating Handbook (POH), the before landing checklist stated, "Carburetor Heat - FULL HOT or FULL COLD, AS REQUIRED."

The flight instructor held a commercial pilot certificate with ratings for airplane single-engine sea, single-engine land, multiengine land, and instrument airplane. He was also a certified flight instructor with a rating for airplane single engine. The flight instructor's last FAA Basic Med medical certificate was issued on July 17, 2017. He reported a total of 1,985 hours, of which, 11 hours were in the same make/model as the accident airplane.

The commercial pilot held a commercial pilot certificate with ratings for airplane single-engine land, and instrument airplane. His last FAA Basic Med medical certificate was issued on May 4, 2017. The commercial pilot reported a total of 627 hours, of which, 2 hours were in the make/model as the accident airplane.

Weather reported LEE at 1023 was wind from 100° at 7 knots, visibility 10 miles, sky clear, temperature 84° F, dew point 73° F, and an altimeter setting of 30.14 inches of mercury.

Pilot Information

Certificate: Flight Instructor; Commercial
Age: 68, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Multi-engine Sea; Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Right
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used:
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): Airplane Single-engine
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: BasicMed With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 07/17/2017
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 02/17/2018
Flight Time:  1985 hours (Total, all aircraft), 11 hours (Total, this make and model), 1932 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 18 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 7.6 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 0.8 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Pilot-Rated Passenger Information

Certificate: Commercial
Age: 66, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s):
Restraint Used:
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: BasicMed With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 05/04/2017
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 07/21/2017
Flight Time:  627 hours (Total, all aircraft), 2 hours (Total, this make and model), 623 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 3.4 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 2 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 0.8 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Beech
Registration: N1802Y
Model/Series: 77
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1983
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: WA-268
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 10/17/2018, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1675 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 46 Hours
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 2090 Hours at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: Installed, activated, did not aid in locating accident
Engine Model/Series: O-235-L2C
Registered Owner: On file
Rated Power: 115 hp
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: LEE, 76 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 5 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 1023 EDT
Direction from Accident Site: 310°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility:  10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 7 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 100°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.14 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 29°C / 23°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Leesburg, FL (LEE)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Leesburg, FL (LEE)
Type of Clearance: VFR
Departure Time: 1000 EDT
Type of Airspace: Class D

Airport Information

Airport: Leesburg International (LEE)
Runway Surface Type: Water
Airport Elevation: 76 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Standing Water; Vegetation; Wet
Runway Used: N/A
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 
VFR Approach/Landing: Forced Landing

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 2 Minor
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 Minor

Latitude, Longitude: 28.000000, -81.000000 (est)
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Location: Leesburg, FL
Accident Number: ERA19LA217
Date & Time: 06/28/2019, 1030 EDT
Registration: N1802Y
Aircraft: Beech 77
Injuries: 2 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Instructional 

On June 28, 2019, about 1030 eastern daylight time, a Beech 77, N1802Y, was substantially damage when it impacted terrain after a loss of engine power during takeoff at the Leesburg International Airport (LEE), Leesburg, Florida. The flight instructor and the commercial pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was registered to Silver Flyers LLC and operated by Village Flyers Inc under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the local flight that originated at LEE at 1000.

The flight instructor stated he was giving the commercial pilot a check-out in the airplane. He said that they both performed a preflight inspection of the airplane and the fuel level was just below the tabs on both wing fuel tanks (about 20 gallons). The flight instructor said they completed about 30 minutes of air work before returning to the airport to practice takeoffs and landings. The first landing was normal, and the commercial pilot added power to takeoff. When the airplane reached an altitude of 400 ft above the ground, the engine started to lose power and the airplane began to descend. The flight instructor took control of the airplane and attempted to turn back and land on a taxiway, but they airplane was unable to reach the taxiway and he landed in trees adjacent to the airport.

The commercial pilot said he added power to go around and initiated a climb at 68 knots but felt "that we were not climbing acceptably." He verified the throttle was full forward, the mixture was rich, and the fuel boost pump was on. The tachometer, which should have indicated at 2,400 rpm, was at 2,000 rpm. The flight instructor took control of the airplane and landed in trees. The airplane then descended into a shallow swamp, which resulted in substantial damage to the empennage and both wings.

Examination of the engine revealed that when the bottom spark plugs were removed, water and mud poured out of each cylinder. The interior of each cylinder was examined with a lighted borescope and no mechanical anomalies were noted. However, there were signs of corrosion and mud. The engine was rotated via the propeller flange and valve train continuity was established on each cylinder. Compression was established on in the No. 2 and No.4 cylinders, but not on the remaining cylinders. The No. 1 and No. 3 cylinders were removed and exhibited mud and corrosion. Both magnetos were removed and rotated with a drill. Spark was produced to each ignition lead. The oil screen was removed, and it was absent of debris.

The flight instructor held a commercial pilot certificate with ratings for airplane single-engine sea, single-engine land, multiengine land, and instrument airplane. He was also a certified flight instructor with a rating for airplane single engine. The flight instructor's last Basic Med medical certificate was issued on July 17, 2017. He reported a total of 1,985 hours, of which, 11 hours were in the same make/model as the accident airplane.

The commercial pilot held a commercial pilot certificate with ratings for airplane single-engine land, and instrument airplane. His last Basic Med medical certificate was issued on May 4, 2017. The commercial pilot reported a total of 627 hours, of which, 2 hours were in the make/model as the accident airplane.

Weather reported LEE at 1023 was wind from 100° at 7 knots, visibility 10 miles, sky clear, temperature 29° C, dew point 23° C, and an altimeter setting of 30.14 inches of mercury.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Beech
Registration: N1802Y
Model/Series: 77 No Series
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: No
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held:None  

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: LEE, 76 ft msl
Observation Time: 1023 EDT
Distance from Accident Site: 5 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 29°C / 23°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 7 knots / , 100°
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility:  10 Miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.14 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Leesburg, FL (LEE)
Destination: Leesburg, FL (LEE)

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 2 Minor
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 Minor
Latitude, Longitude: 28.000000, -81.000000 (est)
























LEESBURG, Florida — Two people were hurt Friday morning when a small plane coming in for a landing at Leesburg's airport failed to stop and crashed into woods.

The crash happened at about 10:15 a.m. just after Beechcraft 77 Skipper took off from Leesburg International Airport.

The plane then circled back around and came in for a landing at Runway 13, but it didn't stop, continuing through the airport onto a grassy area and into the woods, airport officials and the Federal Aviation Administration said.

The Leesburg Fire Department was called and brought buzz saws and other equipment to get into the woods and to the plane and survivors.

A flight instructor and student pilot were hurt but will be OK, the airport manager tells Spectrum News 13. 

Leesburg Fire transported the two by ground to a hospital, and their injuries weren't thought to be life-threatening, police said. Their identities have not been released.

The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate.

The airport, 35 miles northwest of Orlando has two runways and has more than 50,000 takeoffs and landings a year, according to its website.

Original article ➤ https://www.mynews13.com


LEESBURG, Florida - A small plane crashed in Leesburg on Friday morning, leaving two people injured, police said.

The crash was reported shortly after 10 a.m.

Police said they found the Beechcraft 77 Skipper in a marshy area near Leesburg International Airport.

"It's Florida swamp. It's muck and mud up to about your mid-thigh," Leesburg police Sgt. David Robison said. "One of the firefighters actually heard someone yell back, and at that point, we all converged on that location."

Firefighters said they took the pilot and a passenger to a hospital in stable condition.

Police said the pilot and the passenger's injuries do not appear to be life-threatening.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.


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Leesburg Police Department

Both passengers have been transported to Leesburg Regional Medical Center for treatment. We've been in contact with the Federal Aviation Administration and they have an investigator who will be conducting the crash investigation. 
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We are currently working a plane crash on Leesburg International Airport property. The small plane has been located in the wood line and Leesburg Fire Department is now working to extricate the two injured passengers. The passengers do not appear to have life-threatening injuries.

LEESBURG — A small plane crashed into a wooded area while trying to land at Leesburg International Airport Friday morning.

Airport Manager Tracy Dean said the student pilot and the flight instructor survived the crash. One suffered “minor scratches,” while the other victim’s injuries are unknown.

According to authorities, the Beechcraft 77 Skipper took off from the airport just after 10 a.m. and then returned minutes later. Rescuers initially thought the plane plunged into Lake Harris beyond the runway but soon discovered it went down in a marshy area near the end of the runway, complicating the fire department’s efforts to reach the wreckage. There is a City of Leesburg fire station at the airport.

The student pilot and the instructor were both taken to Leesburg Regional Medical Center, but authorities said their injuries were not life-threatening. They were listed in stable condition.

It was unclear if the student pilot and flight instructor were practicing takeoffs and landings when the plane crashed or whether it experienced a mechanical problem. Authorities, including the Federal Aviation Administration, were still gathering information about the mishap Friday but were able to confirm that the plane is owned by The Villages Flight Club.

Units from the Leesburg Fire Department, Lake County Fire Rescue, Tavares Fire Department, Leesburg Police Department and Lake County EMS responded to the incident.

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HOURS estimated from logbooks or other information - not guaranteed or warranted

AIRCRAFT:  1983 Beechcraft 77 Skipper N1802Y, s/n: WA-268

Last Annual Inspection 10/17/2018, 2068.0 (Adjuster note:  2114.0 hours as of 06/28/2019)

ENGINE:  Lycoming O-235-L2C, s/n: L-22253-15

Last Annual Inspection 10/17/2018, 2068.0 AFTT, TSMOH 186

PROPELLER:  Sensenich 72CKS-0-512, s/n: 72CKS12-0-52

EQUIPMENT:  The equipment may have sustained some water damage and includes:

Bendix/King KMA 24 Marker Beacon

Bendix/King KY 197 VHF Transceiver

Bendix/King KN-53 Nav/Receiver

Bendix/King KT 76A Transponder

II Morrow/Garmin 890 GPS

DESCRIPTION OF ACCIDENT:  On 06/28/19, N1802Y lost power shortly after takeoff from Leesburg Int'l Airport (KLEE), Leesburg, FL and crashed into a heavily wooded area.                                                  

DESCRIPTION OF DAMAGES:  Aircraft came to rest within a densely forested area with trees approximately 100 feet tall. 

Damage includes but may not be limited to: 

Forward fuselage, engine and part of the forward cabin was submerged in a water hole approximately 4 feet deep.

A section of the tail and the nose landing gear had broken free of the aircraft.

The engine had broken free of the airframe mount and several components were badly crushed or broken by terrain impact.

The forward portion of the cabin was crushed and the avionics components sustained some water damage.

The upper, lower and sides of the fuselage were badly damaged. 

LOCATION OF AIRCRAFT:  Florida Air Recovery, Jacksonville, Florida

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