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June 5, 1997 · North American Navion · N91711

Fredericksburg, VA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 5, 1997
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Fredericksburg, VA
Aircraft
North American Navion
Tail Number
N91711
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC97LA105

The pilot reported that the engine was losing power during the final approach so he elected to perform a go-around during which the airplane collided with trees off the departure end of the runway. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration Inspector did not disclose evidence of mechanical malfunctions. The fuel tank was intact and observed to be about 3/4 full. A report of the wreckage examination by the FAA Inspector stated that 'the engine appears to have been running at time of impact....There was no apparent reason for the engine to quit.' Also the previous refueling facility was tested for contamination with negative results.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's delayed go-around which resulted in the inflight collision with trees off the departure end of the runway.

Full Narrative

On June 5, 1997, about 1930 eastern daylight time, a North American Navion, N91711, was destroyed when it collided with trees during a go-around at the Dogwood Airpark, Fredericksburg, Virginia. The certificated commercial pilot received minor injuries. There was no flight plan for the personal flight that departed Orange, Virginia. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot reported that the engine was losing power during the final approach, and he elected to go-around. The pilot further reported that the engine continued to lose power during the go-around and collided with trees off the departure end of the runway. Examination of the wreckage and engine by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspector did not disclose evidence of mechanical malfunctions. A report of the examination from the FAA Inspector stated that "the engine appears to have been running at time of impact." A fuel sample was taken from the previous refueling facility with negative results for contamination. The report also stated that "there was no apparent reason for the engine to quit. No fuel spill at [accident] site. Aircraft has a center fuel tank that was still intact." The fuel tank was observed to be about 3/4 full.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 EDT
Nearest AirportDogwood Airpark (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length2800 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftNorth American Navion
Tail NumberN91711
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · E225 · Reciprocating · 225
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 71 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 48
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:45
Weather SourceWFAC

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