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April 13, 1997 · Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-A1 · N124MF

Hollywood, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 13, 1997
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hollywood, FL
Aircraft
Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-A1
Tail Number
N124MF
Operator
Pelican Airways
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA97LA136

The pilot stated that she landed on the first 1/3 of the runway. She applied brakes with negative results, then initiated a go-around. During the go-around, an in-flight collision with a runway light and terrain occurred. Examination of the crash site by the FAA revealed the pilot landed long, added power in an attempt to make a touch-and-go, but lost directional control; the airplane collided with a light bar/sign and terrain. Examination of the brake system revealed no evidence of a precrash, mechanical failure or malfunction.

NTSB Probable Cause

the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing/go-around, which led to subsequent in-flight collision with a fixed object (approach light/light bar/sign) and terrain. The student's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point was a related factor.

Full Narrative

On April 13, 1997, about 1347 eastern daylight time, a Diamond Aircraft DA-20, N124MF, operated by Pelican Airways, while on a Title 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight, crashed during a go- around at North Perry Airport, Hollywood, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The student pilot reported no injuries and the airplane received substantial damage. The flight originated from North Perry Airport, Hollywood, Florida, on a local flight about 50 minutes before the accident. The pilot stated she landed in the first section of the runway 18R. Brakes were applied, however; they did not work. She initiated a go-around, maneuvered the airplane to the left towards runway 9, collided with runway light bars and the terrain. According to the FAA, the student pilot landed long, added power in an attempt to make touch-and-go, lost control, and collided with a light bar, sign, and terrain. Examination of the brake system by Pelican Airways revealed the brake system "was found to be fully operational and totally effective."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:47 EDT
Nearest AirportNorth Perry (0nm)
Runway18R
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-A1
Tail NumberN124MF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPelican Airways
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsBombardier · ROTAX 912-A3 · Reciprocating · 80
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 22 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time17:47
Weather SourceWFAC

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