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April 1, 1994 · Piper PA-36-300 · N3735E

Beloit, KS

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 1, 1994
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Beloit, KS
Aircraft
Piper PA-36-300
Tail Number
N3735E
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI94LA126

THE PILOT REPORTED A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER OCCURRED DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB, THE AIRPLANE STALLED, AND CONTACTED A HANGAR. WITNESSES REPORTED SEEING THE AIRPLANE ENTER A CLIMBING 60 DEGREE BANK TURN AFTER TAKEOFF. THEY STATED THE AIRPLANE APPEARED TO STALL DURING THE TURN AND DESCEND TO IMPACT WITH THE HANGAR. THE WITNESSES ALSO STATED THE ENGINE SOUNDED TO BE AT 'CLIMB POWER' OR 'FULL POWER' DURING THE ENTIRE ACCIDENT SEQUENCE. POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION AND TEARDOWN OF THE ENGINE FAILED TO DISCLOSE ANY PREIMPACT FAILURE/MALFUNCTION.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the initial takeoff climb.

Full Narrative

On April 1, 1994, at 1253 central standard time, a Piper PA-36- 300, N3735E, registered to Carlson Aerial, Inc., collided with the terrain during the initial takeoff climb from runway 17 at the Beloit Municipal Airport, Beloit, Kansas, while on a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The pilot was seriously injured and the airplane was substantially damaged. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. The pilot reported that at an altitude of 150 feet a loss of engine power was experienced. He continued to report, "The loss of power resulted in a stalled condition with insufficient altitude to recover." The airplane descended into the roof of a hangar. One witness who saw the airplane takeoff stated it made a 60 degree bank, climbing right turn after takeoff to an altitude of about 300 feet. According to this witness the airplane appeared to stall. This witness stated, "Sounded like climb power at all times." Another witness who recounted a similar accident scenario stated, "Sounded like full power on engine." The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspector who traveled to the accident site reported slash marks were present in the hangar. The aircraft wreckage was moved to Lubbock, Texas, and a teardown was performed which was overseen by an inspector from the Lubbock, Texas, Flight Standards District Office of the FAA. This inspector reported there was no indication of any internal failure of the engine. The fuel control unit was removed and sent to Allied Signal in Canada for testing. The fuel pump was forwarded to Pratt & Whitney in Canada for testing. The fuel control unit was bench tested and was found to perform "within the acceptable test limits." The fuel pump could not be bench tested due to impact damage. A teardown of the pump disclosed, "The pump element itself was found to be in a satisfactory condition." The teardown of the fuel pump and the bench testing to the fuel control unit were overseen by an inspector from Transport Canada. See attached report for further details.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:53 CST
Nearest AirportMoritz Memorial (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length3610 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-36-300
Tail NumberN3735E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6A-6 · Turboprop · 570
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 9 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point27 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:52
Weather SourceWFAC

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