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June 19, 1994 · Payne Foster Glasair · N250CH

Hesperia, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 19, 1994
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Hesperia, CA
Aircraft
Payne Foster Glasair
Tail Number
N250CH
Operator
Mcintosh Richard Laverne
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX94LA262

THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND AND A PARKED AIRCRAFT OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF RUNWAY 21 AFTER THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A GUST OF WIND DURING THE APPROACH. DURING THE ATTEMPTED GO-AROUND, THE AIRCRAFT VEERED ACROSS THE RUNWAY AND COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER PARKED AIRCRAFT THAT WAS BEING REFUELED. IN ADDITION TO THE GUST OF WIND, THE PILOT STATED TO AN FAA WITNESS THAT HE FORGOT ABOUT THE DENSITY ALTITUDE AND LEANING THE FUEL MIXTURE.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's loss of directional control during an attempted landing and subsequent go-around. Factors were the high-density altitude, inappropriate fuel leaning procedures, and the gust of wind.

Full Narrative

On June 19, 1994, about 1145 hours Pacific daylight time, a Payne Foster Glasair, N250CH, collided with two parked aircraft after a bounced landing on the right shoulder of runway 21 at the Hesperia Airport, Hesperia, California. The airplane was being operated by the pilot as a personal flight. The airplane was substantially damaged. The certificated private pilot received minor injuries. The flight originated in Fresno, California. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time. According to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector on scene at the time, the pilot experienced a gust of wind and was forced to the right of the approach end of the runway where the left wing collided with the ground. The pilot applied full power in an attempt to go-around. The aircraft flew over and collided with a Cessna 310 (unoccupied) that was parked on the right side of the runway, inflicting minor damage to the right elevator. The aircraft remained airborne and proceeded down the runway. It then veered left across the runway toward the refueling area and collided with a Cessna 172 (N770LW) that was refueling. The FAA inspector said the pilot related to him during the rescue that he did not remember to compensate for density altitude; forgot to lean the fuel mixture for better performance; and, he was caught by a gust of wind at the end of the runway. The temperature at the time was estimated by the pilot to be 100 degrees Fahrenheit with the winds from the southeast at 20 knots. The weather observation at Daggett (about 40 miles to the northeast) was 96 degrees and winds from 050 degrees at 7 knots. The pilot stated in his accident report that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the aircraft prior to the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 PDT
Nearest AirportHESPERIA (0nm)
Runway21
Runway Length3910 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPayne Foster Glasair
Tail NumberN250CH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMcintosh Richard Laverne
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5° @ 7 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:50
Weather SourceWFAC

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