Cessna 150H, N50405: Incident occurred September 29, 2022 at Grand Forks International Airport (KGFK), North Dakota

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Fargo, North Dakota

Aircraft departing and declared an emergency due to spinner falling off and returned to land. 

UND Aerospace Foundation

https://registry.faa.gov/N50405

Date: 29-SEP-22

Time: 22:00:00Z

Regis#: N50405

Aircraft Make: CESSNA

Aircraft Model: 150

Event Type: INCIDENT

Highest Injury: NONE

Flight Crew: 1 No Injuries

Pax:  0 

Aircraft Missing: No

Damage: UNKNOWN

Activity: FAR 141 PILOT SCHOOL

Flight Phase: TAKEOFF (TOF)

Operation: 91

Aircraft Operator: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA

City: GRAND FORKS

State: NORTH DAKOTA

Robinson R22 BETA, N622MP: Accidents occurred September 29, 2022; April 10, 2018; August 29, 2017

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Nashville, Tennessee

September 29, 2022:  Rotorcraft while hovering rolled on its side for unknown reasons. 

Spitzer Helicopter LLC

https://registry.faa.gov/N622MP

Date: 29-SEP-22

Time: 14:15:00Z

Regis#: N622MP

Aircraft Make: ROBINSON

Aircraft Model: R22

Event Type: ACCIDENT

Highest Injury: MINOR

Flight Crew:  1  Minor Injuries 

Pax: 1 Minor Injuries 

Aircraft Missing: No

Damage: SUBSTANTIAL

Activity: PERSONAL

Flight Phase: MANEUVERING (MNV)

Operation: 91

City: NASHVILLE

State: TENNESSEE

Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Sacramento, California

Investigation Docket  - National Transportation Safety Board:

https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket

Spitzer Helicopter LLC

Capitol Helicopters 

http://registry.faa.gov/N622MP

Location: Franklin, CA 
Accident Number: GAA18CA210
Date and Time: 04/10/2018, 1710 PDT
Registration: N622MP
Aircraft: ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss if Control on Ground
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Instructional

Analysis 

The flight instructor in the helicopter reported that, while demonstrating a touchdown autorotation to the pilot receiving instruction, the helicopter landed in a "normal run-on landing configuration." He added that the pilot receiving instruction applied aft cyclic about 15 ft into the forward ground run. The flight instructor moved the cyclic into the neutral position and lowered the collective as quickly as possible to slow the groundspeed. The helicopter "jumped" up and yawed to the left and spun about 150° before coming to rest. The flight instructor felt abnormal vibration in the cyclic and collective. He opened the door to inspect the helicopter and saw that the main rotor had struck the tailboom.

The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tailboom.

The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.

Federal Aviation Administration's Helicopter Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-21A, contains a section titled "Autorotation " which states:

After the helicopter has come to a complete stop after touchdown, lower the collective pitch to the full-down position. Do not try to stop the forward ground run with aft cyclic, as the main rotor blades can strike the tail boom. Rather, by lowering the collective slightly during the ground run, more weight is placed on the undercarriage, slowing the helicopter. 

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot receiving instruction's abrupt cyclic control input during the touch-down autorotation.

Findings

Aircraft
Yaw control - Not attained/maintained (Cause)
Flight control system - Incorrect use/operation (Cause)

Personnel issues
Aircraft control - Student pilot (Cause)

Factual Information

History of Flight

Landing
Miscellaneous/other
Loss of control on ground (Defining event)

Flight Instructor Information

Certificate: Airline Transport; Flight Instructor
Age: 34, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Right
Other Aircraft Rating(s): Helicopter
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane; Helicopter
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): Helicopter; Instrument Helicopter
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 1 Without Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 05/23/2017
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 12/01/2017
Flight Time: (Estimated) 2060 hours (Total, all aircraft), 830 hours (Total, this make and model), 1970 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 146 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 27 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 2 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Commercial
Age: 30, Male
Airplane Rating(s): None
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): Helicopter
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): Helicopter
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 1 Without Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 02/22/2018
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 02/14/2018
Flight Time: (Estimated) 273 hours (Total, all aircraft), 155 hours (Total, this make and model), 176 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 37 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 13 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Manufacturer: ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Registration: N622MP
Model/Series: R22 BETA
Aircraft Category: Helicopter
Year of Manufacture: 2006
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 4016
Landing Gear Type: Skid;
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 03/29/2018, 100 Hour
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1370 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 4747 Hours at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: LYCOMING
ELT: Not installed
Engine Model/Series: O-360-J2A
Registered Owner: SPITZER HELICOPTER LLC
Rated Power: 145 hp
Operator: Capitol Helicopters
Operating Certificate(s) Held:  Pilot School (141); Rotorcraft External Load (133); On-demand Air Taxi (135)

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KSAC, 25 ft msl
Observation Time: 2353 UTC
Distance from Accident Site: 12 Nautical Miles
Direction from Accident Site: 345°
Lowest Cloud Condition:
Temperature/Dew Point: 18°C / 14°C
Lowest Ceiling: Broken / 10000 ft agl
Visibility:  10 Miles
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 7 knots, 220°
Visibility (RVR):
Altimeter Setting: 30.02 inches Hg
Visibility (RVV):
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Franklin, CA (F72)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Franklin, CA (F72)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 1530 PDT
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: FRANKLIN FIELD (F72)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 23 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry; Rough
Runway Used: 18
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 3123 ft / 60 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full Stop; Straight-in; Traffic Pattern

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 2 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 None
Latitude, Longitude:  38.308611, -121.428333 (est)

Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Sacramento

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:

https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket

Location: Sacramento, CA
Accident Number: GAA17CA514
Date & Time: 08/29/2017, 1330 PDT
Registration: N622MP
Aircraft: ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control in flight
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under:  Part 91: General Aviation - Instructional

Analysis

The helicopter flight instructor reported that the student was practicing quick-stops on the taxiway. The student was hovering with a tailwind and began to accelerate when the helicopter started a "fast yaw to the right." He added that they stopped the acceleration, checked the engine gauges, and then accelerated again. As the helicopter was going through effective translational lift, it spun to the right. The flight instructor took the flight controls, noticed the rpm was high, and reduced the throttle. The helicopter impacted the ground backward and slid before coming to rest.

The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer.

The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.

A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 37 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 190° at 7 knots. The helicopter was taxiing to the north.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The student pilot's failure to maintain yaw control and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.

Findings

Aircraft
Yaw control - Not attained/maintained (Cause)

Personnel issues
Aircraft control - Student pilot (Cause)
Delayed action - Instructor/check pilot (Cause)

Factual Information

History of Flight

Taxi
Loss of control in flight (Defining event)
Abrupt maneuver
Attempted remediation/recovery
Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT)
  
Flight Instructor Information

Certificate: Flight Instructor; Commercial
Age: 29, Male
Airplane Rating(s): None
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): Helicopter
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): Helicopter
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): Helicopter
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 1 Without Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 06/30/2017
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 10/17/2016
Flight Time: (Estimated) 660 hours (Total, all aircraft), 489 hours (Total, this make and model), 627 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 92 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 33 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 1 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Student Pilot Information

Certificate: Student
Age: 32, Male
Airplane Rating(s): None
Seat Occupied: Right
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 1 Without Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 04/20/2017
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 
Flight Time: (Estimated) 18 hours (Total, all aircraft), 18 hours (Total, this make and model), 18 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 9 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 2 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft) 

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Manufacturer: ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Registration: N622MP
Model/Series: R22 BETA
Aircraft Category: Helicopter
Year of Manufacture: 2006
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 4016
Landing Gear Type: Skid;
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 06/15/2017, 100 Hour
Certified Max Gross Wt.:  1370 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 273.6 Hours at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: LYCOMING
ELT: Not installed
Engine Model/Series: O-360-J2A
Registered Owner: SPITZER HELICOPTER LLC
Rated Power: 145 hp
Operator: Capitol Helicopters
Operating Certificate(s) Held: Pilot School (141)

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KSAC, 25 ft msl
Observation Time: 1953 UTC
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Direction from Accident Site: 169°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Temperature/Dew Point: 31°C / 16°C
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility:  10 Miles
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 7 knots, 190°
Visibility (RVR): 
Altimeter Setting: 29.82 inches Hg
Visibility (RVV): 
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Sacramento, CA (SAC)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Sacramento, CA (SAC)
Type of Clearance: VFR
Departure Time: 1250 PDT
Type of Airspace: Class D

Airport Information

Airport: SACRAMENTO EXECUTIVE (SAC)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 23 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: N/A
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width:  
VFR Approach/Landing: None

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 2 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 None
Latitude, Longitude:  38.512500, -121.496389 (est)

Piper PA-18A 150, N1937G: Incident occurred September 29, 2022 at Sugar Land Regional Airport (KSGR), Houston, Texas

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Houston, Texas

Aircraft attempted to depart, during departure roll veered off runway and slowly pitched down on its right wing before returning to an upright position.  

https://registry.faa.gov/N1937G

Date: 29-SEP-22

Time: 22:12:00Z

Regis#: N1937G

Aircraft Make: PIPER

Aircraft Model: PA18

Event Type: INCIDENT

Highest Injury: NONE

Flight Crew:  1 No Injuries

Pax: 0

Aircraft Missing: No

Damage: UNKNOWN

Activity: PERSONAL

Flight Phase: TAKEOFF (TOF)

Operation: 91

City: HOUSTON

State: TEXAS

Powerplant System / Component Malfunction / Failure: Piper PA-32-300 Cherokee Six, N4592X; accident occurred September 28, 2018 near Bartow Municipal Airport (KBOW), Polk County, Florida

WARRANTY:  There is no warranty, express or implied for the information provided herein or the condition, useability, workability, operability or marketability of the aircraft salvage.  All times are approximate and the logbooks and aircraft should be inspected by each bidder BEFORE BIDDING.  Failure of the bidder to view the salvage or wreckage, or confirm any information provided is NOT grounds for a claim or withdrawal of bid after bid closing date. All Sales Are FINAL. 

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

AIRCRAFT:   1976 Piper PA-32-300 Cherokee Six N4592X s/n: 32-7640039

TTAF: 4,060.60, Hobbs 1,183.0. 

The last Annual Inspection was performed on 03/16/2018 at Tach Time 4,047.28. 

ENGINE:   Lycoming IO-540-K1A5, s/n: L-8234-48

TTE: 4,060.60. 

The last Annual Inspection was accomplished on 03/16/2018 at TSOH 353.58, TACH 4,047.28.                            

PROPELLER:   Hartzell HC-C2YR-1BF, s/n: 16235

TTP:  4060.60.  The last Annual Inspection was accomplished on 03/16/2018 at TTP 4,047.28 and PTSOH: 838.84.                           

EQUIPMENT:     

Bendix/ King, KX 155 NAV/COM - (stored inside)

KMA 44, AUDIO/Marker Beacon with HF (stored inside)

Garmin GNS 430 - (stored inside)

Bendix King KN64

Garmin GTX330

Garmin 796 (stored inside)

GLD 39 ADSB/GPS (stored inside)

DESCRIPTION OF ACCIDENT:  On 09/28/18, N4592X had an in-flight engine failure and subsequent landing in a swamp near Bartow, Florida.

Click here for NTSB Engine Inspection Report and NTSB Factual                                                 

DESCRIPTION OF DAMAGES:  The damage includes but may not be limited to the following: 

The right wing is torn off;

The left wing was badly damaged and bent in several areas;

The main gear is damaged;

The avionics may have water damage as the aircraft sat in the swamp for 5+ days;

Firewall forward is substantially damaged including the cowling;

The nose gear is torn off;

The propeller is damaged;

The engine had a catastrophic failure;

The fuselage belly and sides have dents, wrinkles and buckles throughout.

LOCATION OF AIRCRAFT:  Florida Air Recovery, Jacksonville, Florida 

REMARKS:   

Insurer reserves the right to reject any and all bids. 

Salvage is as is/where is. 

The posting information is the best to our knowledge. 

Logbooks may not be complete.

Disassembled for recovery.

Aircraft has been stored outside since 2018.

Read more here:  http://www.avclaims.com

 

Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board

Additional Participating Entity:
Marco Grillo; Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Orlando, Florida

Investigator In Charge (IIC): Gretz, Robert

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

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:

https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket

https://registry.faa.gov/N4592X

Location: Bartow, Florida 

Accident Number: ERA18LA265

Date and Time: September 28, 2018, 13:25 Local

Registration: N4592X

Aircraft: Piper PA32 

Aircraft Damage: Substantial

Defining Event: Powerplant sys/comp malf/fail 

Injuries: 2 Minor

Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Analysis

The private pilot reported that during cruise flight, the engine began to run roughly. The No. 3 cylinder then separated from the airplane; the engine lost all power, and oil began to cover the windshield. The pilot flew via instruments and landed in a marsh; the right wing of the airplane separated after contacting a tree. Postaccident engine examination revealed impact marks on the engine crankcase where the No. 3 cylinder would have been secured. The marks were consistent with the cylinder impacting the case multiple times. The examination also revealed that several of the nuts on other cylinders were well below the required 50 ft-lbs of torque. The engine's most recent overhaul was completed about 12 years before the accident, and the engine had accrued about 366 hours since that overhaul; there was no record of cylinder removal or replacement since the engine overhaul. It is likely that undertorqued cylinder nuts allowed the cylinder to come loose and separate from the engine. The investigation could not determine if the undertorqued condition of the cylinder nuts was the result of an improper overhaul or possible improper undocumented maintenance after the overhaul.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:

A total loss of engine power after the separation of the No. 3 cylinder from the crankcase due to improper maintenance.

Factual Information 

On September 28, 2018, about 1325 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-32-300, N4592X, operated by the private pilot, was substantially damaged during a forced landing to a marsh, following a total loss of engine power during cruise flight near Bartow, Florida. The private pilot and passenger sustained minor injuries. The personal flight was conducted under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and an instrument flight rules flight plan was filed for planned flight to Tampa Executive Airport (VDF), Tampa, Florida. The flight originated from Boca Raton Airport (BCT), Boca Raton, Florida, about 1230.

The pilot reported that during cruise flight, the engine began to run rough. He notified air traffic control (ATC) and declared an emergency. Shortly thereafter, the engine cowling separated and the pilot observed that a cylinder had separated as oil began to cover the windscreen. Although ATC provided vectors to the nearest airport, the pilot could not see due to the oil, and flew via the instruments to the ground.

Examination of the accident site by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that during the landing in a marsh, the right wing contacted a tree and separated. The inspector also observed that the No. 3 cylinder had separated. Further examination of the engine following recovery revealed impact marks on the engine crankcase where the No. 3 cylinder secured to it. The marks were consistent with the cylinder impacting the case multiple times. The examination also revealed that several of the other cylinder nuts were below the required 50 ft/lbs of torque.

The six-seat, low-wing, fixed-tricycle-gear airplane was manufactured in 1975. It was powered by a Lycoming IO-540, 300-horsepower engine, equipped with a constant-speed, two-blade Hartzell propeller. Review of maintenance records revealed that the engine's most recent overhaul was completed on November 14, 2006. The airplane's most recent annual inspection was completed on March 16, 2018. At the time, the engine had accrued 353.58 hours since the overhaul. There was no record of any cylinder removal or replacement since the engine overhaul. The airplane had flown about 13 additional hours from the time of the most recent annual inspection, until the accident. 

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private
Age: 70, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: BasicMed
Last FAA Medical Exam: 12/08/2017
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 09/28/2017
Flight Time:  465 hours (Total, all aircraft), 382 hours (Total, this make and model), 465 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 7 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 3 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft) 

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Piper
Registration: N4592X
Model/Series: PA32 300
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1975
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 32-7640039
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 6
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 03/16/2018, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 3400 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 13 Hours
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 4047 Hours as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: Installed, activated, did not aid in locating accident
Engine Model/Series: IO-540-K1A5
Registered Owner: On file
Rated Power: 300 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: BOW, 125 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 5 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 1356 EDT
Direction from Accident Site: 90°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Scattered / 3000 ft agl
Visibility:  10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):  
Wind Speed/Gusts: 8 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 110°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.07 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 32°C / 22°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Boca Raton, FL (BCT)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: IFR
Destination: Tampa, FL (VDF)
Type of Clearance: IFR
Departure Time: 1230 EDT
Type of Airspace:

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Minor
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 1 Minor
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 Minor
Latitude, Longitude:  27.937222, -81.855556 (est)

Carbon Cub CCK-1865, N177CB: Accident occurred September 29, 2022 in Brigham City, Box Elder County, Utah

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Salt Lake City, Utah

Aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances in mud flats of Great Salt Lake. 

Park City Backcountry Aviation II LLC 

https://registry.faa.gov/N177CB

Date: 29-SEP-22

Time: 17:00:00Z

Regis#: N177CB

Aircraft Make: CUBCRAFTERS

Aircraft Model: CARBON CUB CCK-1865

Event Type: ACCIDENT

Highest Injury: NONE

Flight Crew: 1 No Injuries

Pax: 0

Aircraft Missing: No

Damage: SUBSTANTIAL

Activity: PERSONAL

Flight Phase: UNKNOWN (UNK)

Operation: 91

City: BRIGHAM CITY

State: UTAH

BRIGHAM CITY, Utah — The pilot of a small private plane apparently survived a crash in Box Elder County‘s west desert.

Details were sketchy, but a preliminary Federal Aviation Administration report released Friday afternoon said the Thursday plane crash caused “substantial” damage to the Cubcrafters CCK craft but listed injuries as zero.

The report out of the FAA’s Salt Lake District listed the pilot as sole occupant of the plane that crashed at 5 p.m. Thursday “under unknown circumstances” in the mud flats of the Great Salt Lake west of Brigham City.

Box Elder County dispatch said the plane crashed within the boundaries of the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge and officials there responded to the mishap. Calls to refuge officers were not immediately returned.

Initial reports indicated the crash may have occurred earlier in the day, the plane landed upside down, and the wreckage was spotted by another plane.

https://gephardtdaily.com

Aerodynamic Stall/Spin: Cessna 172N Skyhawk, N737BW; accident occurred June 12, 2022 at Minot International Airport (KMOT), Ward County, North Dakota

WARRANTY:  There is no warranty, express or implied for the information provided herein or the condition, useability, workability, operability or marketability of the aircraft salvage.  All times are approximate and the logbooks and aircraft should be inspected by each bidder BEFORE BIDDING.  Failure of the bidder to view the   salvage or wreckage, or confirm any information provided is NOT grounds for a claim or withdrawal of bid after bid closing date. All Sales Are FINAL. 

 

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

AIRCRAFT:   1977 Cessna 172N N737BW, s/n: 17269300

Current Hobbs 2148.2; AFTT 6888                                                            

ENGINE:   Lycoming O-360-A4N, 4116.69 TSMOH                        

PROPELLER:   Sensenich 76EM85PY-0-60

EQUIPMENT:    

Garmin GNS-430

Narco AT-150

Garmin KMA-20

King KX-170B

DESCRIPTION OF ACCIDENT:   On 06/12/22, aircraft veered off the runway on take off at Minot, North Dakota.     

                          

LOCATION OF AIRCRAFT:  Minot Aero Center, Minot, North Dakota 

                                                 

REMARKS:    

Insurer reserves the right to reject any and all bids. 

Salvage is as is/where is. 

The posting information is the best to our knowledge. 

Logbooks may not be complete.

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Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board

Investigator In Charge (IIC): Brannen, John

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

Additional Participating Entity:

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Fargo, North Dakota

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:

https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket

Pietsch Aircraft Restoration & Repair Inc

https://registry.faa.gov/N737BW

Location: Minot, North Dakota 

Accident Number: CEN22LA291

Date and Time: June 12, 2022, 14:40 Local 

Registration: N737BW

Aircraft: Cessna 172N 

Aircraft Damage: Substantial

Defining Event: Aerodynamic stall/spin 

Injuries: 1 Minor

Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Analysis

The student pilot reported that he intended to depart the airport to the southeast. He stated that the airplane accelerated, and rotated at 55 kts, after which he did not notice an increase in altitude or airspeed. He then "brought the airplane to a neutral configuration to build airspeed.” The airplane yawed and when it was about 45° from runway heading the student pilot reduced power and attempted to land. He noted that he still had right rudder input for takeoff, and this induced a hard right turn. The right wing stalled, and the airplane impacted on the right landing gear. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the forward fuselage. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:

The student pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and yaw control of the airplane during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the ground. 

Findings

Aircraft Yaw control - Not attained/maintained

Aircraft Airspeed - Not attained/maintained

Personnel issues Aircraft control - Pilot

Factual Information

History of Flight

Takeoff-rejected takeoff Aerodynamic stall/spin (Defining event)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Student 

Age: 25, Male

Airplane Rating(s): None

Seat Occupied: Left

Other Aircraft Rating(s): None 

Restraint Used: 3-point

Instrument Rating(s): None 

Second Pilot Present: No

Instructor Rating(s): None

Toxicology Performed:

Medical Certification: Class 3 With waivers/limitations

Last FAA Medical Exam: December 7, 2022

Occupational Pilot: No

Last Flight Review or Equivalent:

Flight Time: (Estimated) 43 hours (Total, all aircraft), 20 hours (Total, this make and model), 4.8 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 10 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 0 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 0 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna

Registration: N737BW

Model/Series: 172N

Aircraft Category: Airplane

Year of Manufacture: 

Amateur Built:

Airworthiness Certificate: None

Serial Number: 17269300

Landing Gear Type: 

Tricycle Seats: 4

Date/Type of Last Inspection: June 6, 2022 100 hour 

Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2300 lbs

Time Since Last Inspection: 

Engines: 1

Airframe Total Time: 6888 Hrs at time of accident 

Engine Manufacturer:

ELT: C91A installed, activated, did not aid in locating accident

Engine Model/Series:

Registered Owner: 

Rated Power:

Operator:

Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC)

Condition of Light: Day

Observation Facility, Elevation: KMOT, 1657 ft msl

Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles

Observation Time: 14:19 Local 

Direction from Accident Site: 133°

Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear

Visibility: 10 miles

Lowest Ceiling: None

Visibility (RVR):

Wind Speed/Gusts: 5 knots / 

Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual:  /

Wind Direction: 320° 

Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual:  /

Altimeter Setting: 29.65 inches Hg

Temperature/Dew Point: 27°C / 13°C

Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation

Departure Point: Minot, ND 

Type of Flight Plan Filed: None

Destination: Minot, ND 

Type of Clearance: VFR

Departure Time: 

Type of Airspace: Class D

Airport Information

Airport: MINOT INTL MOT

Runway Surface Type: Asphalt

Airport Elevation: 1715 ft msl 

Runway Surface Condition: Dry

Runway Used: 31 

IFR Approach: None

Runway Length/Width: 7700 ft / 150 ft 

VFR Approach/Landing: None

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Minor

Aircraft Damage: Substantial

Passenger Injuries: N/A 

Aircraft Fire: None

Ground Injuries: N/A

Aircraft Explosion: None

Total Injuries: 1 Minor 

Latitude, Longitude: 48.2576,-101.278(est)