Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Inflight Upset: Cirrus SR22, N987AA; accident occurred February 09, 2022 at Moore County Airport (KSOP), Pinehurst, North Carolina




















Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board

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

Additional Participating Entity: 
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Greensboro, North Carolina

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:

CraigAir LLC


Location: Pinehurst, North Carolina
Accident Number: ERA22LA125
Date and Time: February 9, 2022, 17:48 Local
Registration: N987AA
Aircraft: CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Inflight upset
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Analysis

The Cirrus pilot reported making a radio call on what he thought was the published common traffic advisory frequency (CTAF) when the flight was 10 miles away, then continued to the airport for a straight-in approach to runway 23 making radio calls. During the same time frame, a flightcrew member of an Army helicopter announced on the CTAF when their flight was on 10, 5, and 2 nautical mile final
for runway 5. The Cirrus pilot indicated that he did not hear any communication on the CTAF and he was unable to activate the runway lights using the CTAF. When the Cirrus flight was between 2 and 3 miles from the airport, he saw a helicopter at the opposite end of the runway moving to the east, adding that the sun was in his eyes which was “definitely a factor.” He did not hear the helicopter on the selected CTAF frequency and made a radio call on the CTAF that he was on short final approach. A flightcrew member of the military helicopter reported they did not hear any advisory call from the airplane and after they spotted it, the IP took the controls and turned to the right (east) to avoid a collision. The Cirrus pilot indicated that after flying over the airport property fence, he looked to his left and noted a military helicopter several hundred feet above his altitude. He continued his descent to runway 23 and when the flight was about 15 to 20 ft AGL the flight encountered, “very strong turbulence” which caused the left wing to drop. He recovered from that and then when the flight was between 5 and 10 ft AGL encountered another round of “very strong turbulence” which made the right wing contact the runway resulting in substantial damage to the wing. The airplane went to the right and skidded into the grass. The military helicopter continued to the east and reported that since they could not affect the situation continued with the training.

A short audio recording of the CTAF recorded a flightcrew member of the military helicopter announcing they were on a 2 mile final for runway 5, followed by an announcement that they were departing to the east off of runway centerline. 

Postaccident examination of the radios of the Cirrus airplane revealed the pilot had selected the #2 radio to transmit, which was set to 122.700 MHz. That frequency was the departure airport CTAF. The accident airport published CTAF was 123.05MHz.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The in-flight encounter while on final approach with high-speed trailing vortices from a military helicopter, resulting in abnormal runway contact. Contributing to the accident was the Cirrus pilot’s incorrect selection of the common traffic advisory frequency on the aircraft’s radio.

Findings

Environmental issues (general) - Effect on operation
Personnel issues Use of equip/system - Pilot

Factual Information

History of Flight

Approach-VFR pattern final Inflight upset (Defining event)
Approach-VFR pattern final Loss of control in flight
Landing-flare/touchdown Abnormal runway contact

Pilot Information

Certificate: Private 
Age: 70, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land 
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None 
Restraint Used: 4-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: Class 3 With waivers/limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: December 21, 2021
Occupational Pilot: No 
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: June 25, 2020
Flight Time: (Estimated) 1468.6 hours (Total, all aircraft), 1369 hours (Total, this make and model), 1469 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 65 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 12.5 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 3.1 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: CIRRUS DESIGN CORP 
Registration: N987AA
Model/Series: SR22 NO SERIES 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 2003
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 0513
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: August 6, 2021 Annual 
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 3400 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 2409 Hrs as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: Continental
ELT: C126 installed, activated, did not aid in locating accident
Engine Model/Series: IO-550-N7B
Registered Owner: 
Rated Power: 310 Horsepower
Operator: On file 
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC) 
Condition of Light: Dusk
Observation Facility, Elevation: KSOP,461 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 17:56 Local
Direction from Accident Site: 255°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear 
Visibility 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: None 
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: / 
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: Unknown / None
Wind Direction: 
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: Unknown / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 29.98 inches Hg 
Temperature/Dew Point: 10°C / -1°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Erwin, NC (HRJ)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Pinehurst, NC 
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 17:32 Local
Type of Airspace:

Airport Information

Airport: MOORE COUNTY SOP
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 459 ft msl 
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 23 
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 6503 ft / 150 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full stop; Straight-in

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Fire: On-ground
Ground Injuries: 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 None 
Latitude, Longitude: 35.237423,-79.389034 (est)















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

AIRCRAFT:  2003 Cirrus SR22 N987AA, s/n: 0513

The last Annual Inspection is dated 08/06/2021 at Hobbs 2409.4. 

The last log entry on 02/10/2022 records Hobbs 2567.9

ENGINE: Continental IO-550N, s/n: 686819. 

The last annual inspection entry is date 08/06/2021 and notes Hobbs 2409.4

PROPELLER:  Hartzell PHC-J3YF-1RF, s/n: FP2163B 

Prop Annual inspection recorded in the engine log on 08/06/21 at Hobbs 2409.4

DESCRIPTION OF ACCIDENT:  On February 09, 2022, N987AA was damaged while landing at Moore County Airport, North Carolina                                                     
LOCATION OF AIRCRAFT:  AMF Aviation LLC, Springfield, Tennessee

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. 

An inspection of the salvage is highly recommended. 

Logbooks may not be complete.

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

Piper PA-12 Replica Super Cruiser, N73AK: Incident occurred June 30, 2022 in Sterling, Alaska

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Anchorage, Alaska

Aircraft landed and flipped over by a wind gust. 


Date: 30-JUN-22
Time: 02:00:00Z
Regis#: N73AK
Aircraft Make: EXPERIMENTAL
Aircraft Model: SMITH PA12
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: LANDING (LDG)
Operation: 91
City: STERLING
State: ALASKA

Landing Area Overshoot: Cessna T210N Turbo Centurion, N5276C; accident occurred February 10, 2022 at Cherry Ridge Airport (N30), Honesdale, Wayne County, Pennsylvania












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:   1979 Cessna T201N N5276C, s/n: 21063726

Last Annual Inspection is dated 12/08/21 at AFTT 6048.0

Airframe Log begins December 1987

ENGINE:  TSIO-520-R, s/n: 512587

Last 100 Hour Inspection is dated 12/08/21 at ETT 4118.1, SMOH 1601.0, TOP 445.1.

Engine Log begins at overhaul in March 2000

PROPELLER:  Hartzell PHC-J3YF-1RF/F7663DB-2Q, s/n: FP516A.

Last 100 Hour Inspection is dated 12/08/21 at PTT 2013.9, SMOH 378.8 

Prop log begins with 12/26/95 entry installing this “new propeller on N5276C

EQUIPMENT:   Avionics removed for safe keeping and in custody of TML Aircraft. 

Avionics:      

Garmin GMA-340 -  Audio Panel w/ 3-Light Marker Beacons & Stereo Intercom
King KY-196A -   Digital COM Radio
King KNS-80 -  RNAV System w/ Slaved HSI
Century   -  Slaved HSI
Garmin 430W
Cessna 300 -  ADF
Insight   - Strikefinder
Garmin 345   - Transponder w/ Encoder
Cessna 400B  -    2-Axis Autopilot Coupled to NAV's

Additional Equipment:  

Plumbed for De-Ice Boots
Factory Oxygen System
Instrument Post Lights
Avionics Master Switch
Vernier Prop & Mixture Controls
Electric Trim
Wemac "Eyeball" Overhead Vents
Electric Hour Meter
EGT Gauge
Eyebrow Lighting
Pilot's Yoke Mounted Trim & Autopilot Disconnect Switch
Wingtip Strobes
Wing Ice Inspection Light
Polished Spinner
VG Kit installed 

DESCRIPTION OF ACCIDENT:  On  February 10, 2022, aircraft exited the runway on landing.

DESCRIPTION OF DAMAGES: According to partial repair estimate, damage includes but may not be limited to the prop, nose gear assembly, nose structure, right wing, left main landing gear, and engine prop strike.

LOCATION OF AIRCRAFT:   TML Aircraft, Inc., Cherry Ridge Airport (N30), Honesdale, PA

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. 

An inspection of the salvage is highly recommended. 

Logbooks are NOT complete:  Airframe Log begins December 1987.  Engine Log begins at overhaul in March 2000.  Prop log begins with 12/26/95 entry installing this “new propeller on N5276C.




















Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board

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

Additional Participating Entity: 
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Allentown, Pennsylvania

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

Ani Holding & Equipment Co Inc


Location: Honesdale, Pennsylvania 
Accident Number: ERA22LA127
Date and Time: February 10, 2022, 14:30 UTC 
Registration: N5276C
Aircraft: Cessna T210N
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Landing area overshoot
Injuries: 1 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Analysis

The pilot stated he crossed over the destination airport, entered a left downwind for landing on runway 36, and extended the landing gear and “approach flaps.” He said he extended his flaps “further” on the base leg and flew a “stabilized” approach at 80 knots in “swirling…strong and gusty” winds. The pilot estimated touchdown was about 1,000 ft beyond the threshold of the 3,000-ft runway, and that braking action would not stop the airplane. The airplane continued off the departure end and down an embankment which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. He added that perhaps the wind may have “shifted to a tailwind” which pushed the airplane.

A review of commercially available track data and video surveillance revealed that the airplane crossed the landing threshold at 108 knots groundspeed and floated approximately 2/3rds the length of the landing runway before it touched down at 71 knots groundspeed with about 1,000 ft. of paved surface remaining.

The pilot reported the airplane had no pre-impact mechanical anomalies that would have prevented normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with terrain.

Findings

Aircraft Descent/approach/glide path - Not attained/maintained
Personnel issues Aircraft control - Pilot
Personnel issues Decision making/judgment - Pilot

Factual Information

History of Flight

Landing Landing area overshoot (Defining event)

Pilot Information

Certificate: Airline transport 
Age: 83, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land; Multi-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:
Medical Certification: BasicMed With waivers/limitations 
Last FAA Medical Exam: November 26, 2021
Occupational Pilot: No 
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time: (Estimated) 7526 hours (Total, all aircraft), 1500 hours (Total, this make and model), 4.8 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 1 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna 
Registration: N5276C
Model/Series: T210N 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1979
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal; Utility 
Serial Number: 21063726
Landing Gear Type: Retractable - Tricycle
Seats: 6
Date/Type of Last Inspection: December 8, 2021 Annual 
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 4000 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 4.8 Hrs
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 4052.9 Hrs at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Continental
ELT: Installed, not activated 
Engine Model/Series: TSIO-520-R
Registered Owner:
Rated Power: 310 Horsepower
Operator:
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC)
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: MPO,1916 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 23 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 13:53 Local
Direction from Accident Site: 194°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Scattered / 4600 ft AGL 
Visibility: 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: Overcast / 7000 ft AGL 
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 12 knots / 26 knots
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual:  /
Wind Direction: 250° 
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual:  /
Altimeter Setting: 29.77 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 4°C / -5°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Fairfield, NJ (CDW) 
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Honesdale, PA 
Type of Clearance: VFR;VFR flight following
Departure Time: 13:30 Local 
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: CHERRY RIDGE N30
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 1357 ft msl
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 36 
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 2986 ft / 50 ft 
VFR Approach/Landing: Traffic pattern

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: 41.515592,-75.25156 (est)

Cessna A185F Skywagon, N2423A: Incident occurred July 05, 2022 in Plymouth, Litchfield County, Connecticut

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Bradley

Aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances. 


Date: 05-JUL-22
Time: 17:00:00Z
Regis#: N2423A
Aircraft Make: CESSNA
Aircraft Model: A185
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: MINOR
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: PERSONAL
Flight Phase: EN ROUTE (ENR)
Operation: 91
City: PLYMOUTH
State: CONNECTICUT




PLYMOUTH, Connecticut (WFSB) – Fuel left behind from a small plane crash in Plymouth remained a concern on Wednesday, the day after the incident.

Charles Hutter, 80, of Nevada, walked away with only minor injuries following the Tuesday afternoon crash.

Hutter took off from nearby Waterbury-Oxford Airport and went down around 1 p.m. just a quarter of a mile away from a boy scouts camp.

The amount of fuel involved with the aircraft had environmental officials on high alert.

The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection confirmed that Hutter noticed a problem right after he took off.

The Cessna A185F Skywagon crashed in a wooded area off Route 262.

The pilot was taken to the hospital with minor injuries and crews were able to cut their way into the plane to pull out the nearly 80 gallons of fuel.

DEEP said containing the hazardous material was a top priority, but also very challenging because of logistics.

“You have to go through that and then there’s some old fields that are overgrown, then it’s another hundred feet into a heavy wooded area beyond that, so we’re actually cutting trees and digging a road into where the plane is,” said Ken LeClerc, supervising emergency response coordinator, DEEP.

The local boy scouts confirmed that no campers or programs were affected by the crash. Things at the camp will continue as planned.

DEEP told Channel 3 that it’s planning to remove the plane on Thursday.

The National Transportation Safety Board is looking into the cause of the crash.

Loss of Control on Ground: Cessna 180, N4750B; accident occurred February 10, 2022 at Carrizozo Municipal Airport (F37), Lincoln County, New Mexico









Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board

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

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Albuquerque, New Mexico 

Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:

Operator Does Business As: P J Killian Inc 


Location: Carrizozo, New Mexico
Accident Number: WPR22LA095
Date and Time: February 10, 2022, 14:30 Local
Registration: N4750B
Aircraft: Cessna 180 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Loss of control on ground 
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Analysis

The pilot reported that, during the landing roll, while attempting to arrest a developing ground loop, the airplane departed the runway onto grass. The airplane collided with a deep rut and spun around. The left wing dropped and contacted the ground, substantially damaging the left wing and left aileron. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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 pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

Findings

Personnel issues Aircraft control - Pilot
Aircraft Directional control - Not attained/maintained

Factual Information

History of Flight

Landing-landing roll Loss of control on ground (Defining event)
Landing-landing roll Attempted remediation/recovery
Landing-landing roll Runway excursion

Pilot Information

Certificate: Commercial
Age: 64, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land; Multi-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:
Medical Certification: Class 3 With waivers/limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: December 1, 2020
Occupational Pilot: No 
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: September 11, 2021
Flight Time: 1273 hours (Total, all aircraft), 30 hours (Total, this make and model), 1191 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 3 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 3 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 1 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna
Registration: N4750B
Model/Series: 180 F
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1955
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 31648
Landing Gear Type: Tailwheel
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: July 13, 2021 Annual 
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2650 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection: 35 Hrs 
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 3156 Hrs 
Engine Manufacturer: Continental
ELT: C91 installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: O470
Registered Owner:
Rated Power: 225 Horsepower
Operator: 
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Operator Does Business As: P J KILLIAN INC 
Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC)
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KSRR,6813 ft msl 
Distance from Accident Site: 22 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 14:15 Local 
Direction from Accident Site: 114°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear 
Visibility: 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: 
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: / 
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 
Temperature/Dew Point: 12.8°C
Precipitation and Obscuration:
Departure Point: Alamogordo, NM (KALM)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Carrizozo, NM (F37)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 14:00 Local 
Type of Airspace: Class G

Airport Information

Airport: Carrizozo F37 
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 5400 ft msl 
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 24
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 5359 ft / 75 ft 
VFR Approach/Landing: Full stop; Traffic pattern

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None 
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 None
Latitude, Longitude: 33.383,-105.5237 (est)