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October 27, 1995 · Pezold Lancair IV-P Lancair IV · N960JP

Somerset, PA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 27, 1995
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Somerset, PA
Aircraft
Pezold Lancair IV-P Lancair IV
Tail Number
N960JP
Operator
John a Dramesi
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC96LA019

The airplane was on its maiden flight. The pilot made an approach to runway 24, then initiated a go-around. As he attempted a climb-out, the engine lost power. The pilot then lowered the nose and maneuvered the airplane for a forced landing. However, during the landing, the airplane collided with a power line and trees. An examination of the airplane revealed a failure of the fuel pump driveshaft.

NTSB Probable Cause

failure of the fuel pump driveshaft, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power.

Full Narrative

On October 27, 1995, about 1145 eastern daylight time, a Pezold Lancair IV-P, N960JP, a homebuilt experimental airplane, was destroyed, when it collided with trees, during a forced landing following a go-around at the Somerset County Airport, Somerset, Pennsylvania. The private pilot was seriously injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local flight. There was no flight plan filed for the personal flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. According to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspector, this was the first flight for the airplane. The pilot was conducting an approach to runway 24, a 4697 foot long and 75 foot wide runway. The pilot abandoned the approach and performed a go-around, during which the airplane collided with a power line and trees. The pilot stated, "Engine spooled down on go-around. Nose lowered to maintain airspeed. Slight turn to pick landing site. Crashed in wooded area. The FAA Inspector stated: A continuity check of the aircraft and engine controls revealed no abnormalities. Subsequent inspection of the engine revealed a failure of the fuel pump drive which would explain the reported power loss.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 EDT
Nearest AirportSomerset County (0nm)
Runway24
Runway Length4697 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPezold Lancair IV-P Lancair IV
Tail NumberN960JP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorJohn a Dramesi
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarrett · TPE-331-6 · Turboprop · 774
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 17 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 7 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time15:40
Weather SourceWFAC

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