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September 20, 1998 · Fairchild M-62A-3 · N1132N

Amarillo, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 20, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Amarillo, TX
Aircraft
Fairchild M-62A-3
Tail Number
N1132N
Operator
Greg Kinnan
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW98LA402

The aircraft stalled after takeoff. The pilot stated that 'after takeoff, the aircraft drifted to the right and the airspeed was low.' He added that he lowered the nose to try and recover but there was 'inadequate altitude.' The aircraft impacted a fence and then the ground.

NTSB Probable Cause

The inadvertent stall due to the pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during the takeoff.

Full Narrative

On September 20, 1998, at 1837 central daylight time, a Fairchild M-62A-3 military vintage airplane, N1132N, owned and operated by a private individual, was substantially damaged when it impacted the ground following a loss of control on takeoff from the Buffalo Airport near Amarillo, Texas. The instrument rated commercial pilot and his passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal, local flight. The 1,635 hour pilot stated in the enclosed Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2) that "after takeoff, the aircraft drifted to the right and the airspeed was low" resulting in a stall. He then tried to recover from the stall by lowering the nose, but there was "inadequate altitude." The aircraft impacted a fence then the ground. The FAA inspector reported that the right main landing gear was found separated from the aircraft, resulting in structural damage to the landing gear attaching point. Additionally, the wooden propeller was destroyed and the fabric covering the wings was damaged. The pilot had accumulated a total of five hours in the make and model airplane. Winds at the time of the accident were reported by the pilot as being "no factor."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:37 CDT
Nearest AirportBuffalo Airport (0nm)
Runway19
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftFairchild M-62A-3
Tail NumberN1132N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGreg Kinnan
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRanger · 6-440-C5 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data