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August 10, 1996 · Mrotek Minicab GY20 Minicab GY · N263AM

Albion, IN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 10, 1996
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Albion, IN
Aircraft
Mrotek Minicab GY20 Minicab GY
Tail Number
N263AM
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI96LA289

During a landing, the airplane touched down approximately 110 feet short of the approach end of runway 09. Terrain in the touchdown area was approximately 7 feet below that of the runway. The airplane continued onto the runway where it nosed over. The pilot had not landed on the airstrip for over two years. The airstrip owner had cleared a wooded area near the approach end of the runway. The pilot stated he knew the owner was doing this, and he thought the owner had also extended the runway length. The end of the runway was marked with white cloth tied around stakes.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude during the approach to land, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Factors relating to the accident were: the uneven and uphill terrain conditions at the approach end of the airstrip.

Full Narrative

On August 10, 1996, at 1139 eastern standard time, a Mrotek Minicab GY-20, N263AM, operated by a commercial rated pilot collided with the terrain while landing to the east at the B & V Flying Ranch Airport, Albion, Indiana. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot sustained serious injuries. The flight originated from Byran, Ohio, at approximately 1100 est. The pilot stated he had not flown into this airstrip for at least two years prior to the accident. He stated he knew the airstrip owner was planning on clearing some of the wooded area at the west end of the airstrip. The pilot stated he circled the airstrip at and altitude of 1,500 feet and that he "saw hill was still there." He stated it appeared to him that not only had some of the wooded area been cleared, but that the airstrip had been lengthened. The pilot reported he intended to "touchdown before top of hill to look at runway & grass." The airplane touched down approximately 110 feet prior to the beginning of the runway which was marked by two stakes which had white cloth tied to them. The airplane touched down in a "gully" type area. The elevation of this area was described as being approximately 7 feet lower than the runway. The airplane traveled up onto the runway where it nosed over and came to rest inverted on a westerly heading.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:39 EDT
Nearest AirportB & V Flying Ranch (0nm)
Runway9
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMrotek Minicab GY20 Minicab GY
Tail NumberN263AM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · A-65 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 71 · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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