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May 24, 1994 · Schweizer G-164B · N6695K

Antonito, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 24, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Antonito, CO
Aircraft
Schweizer G-164B
Tail Number
N6695K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW94LA178

The pilot refueled in Trinidad, CO, programmed his Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver for Center, CO, and took off. The GPS radio had been 'very accurate' during the flight but when it indicated the airplane had arrived at Center, the pilot was unable to locate the airport. With insufficient fuel remaining to fly to another airport, the pilot elected to make a precautionary landing on a gravel road. The road was oriented to the south-southwest and the wind was from the south at 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph. During the landing roll, a wind gust caused the airplane to drift off the right side of the road. The right main landing gear was torn off when it struck a large rock. The airplane groundlooped to the right, and came to rest on its nose and left wing tip. The accident site was about 50 miles south of Center and 80 miles west of Trinidad. The pilot said he departed Trinidad with 80 gallons of fuel, and was unfamiliar with the area.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. A FACTOR WAS THE GUSTY CROSSWIND AND THE PILOT INADVERTENTLY BECOMING LOST.

Full Narrative

On May 24, 1994, approximately 1400 mountain daylight time, N6695K, a Schweizer G-164B, was substantially damaged during a precautionary landing near Antonito, Colorado. The pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight. The following is based on the pilot/operator report and a verbal report the pilot gave to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector. The pilot refueled at Trinidad, Colorado, programmed his Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver, and took off for Center, Colorado, at 1330. The GPS had been "very accurate" during the flight but when it indicated the airplane had arrived at Center, the pilot was unable to locate the airport. With insufficient fuel remaining to fly to Alamosa, the pilot decided to make a precautionary landing on a gravel road. The road was oriented to the south-southwest, and the wind was from the south at 15 miles per hour (MPH) with gusts to 25 MPH. During the landing roll, a wind gust was encountered and the airplane drifted off the right side of the road. The right main landing gear was torn off when it struck a large rock, the airplane groundlooped to the right, and came to rest on its nose and left wing tip. According to a Conejos deputy sheriff, the road the pilot landed on was 5 miles south of Antonito. According to the Denver Sectional Chart, Antonito is about 50 miles south of Center, and 80 miles west of Trinidad. The pilot indicated he departed Trinidad with 80 gallons of fuel, and was unfamiliar with the area.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftSchweizer G-164B
Tail NumberN6695K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340-AN-1 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind225° @ 15 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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