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April 8, 1993 · Vaughan Mustang II · N20JV
Las Cruces, NM
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 8, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Las Cruces, NM
Aircraft
Vaughan Mustang II
Tail Number
N20JV
Operator
Mcgrew Albert W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW93LA119
DURING THE TAKEOFF GROUND RUN ON RUNWAY 30 THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AND IT RAN OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND STRUCK A TAXIWAY SIGN. WIND WAS 350 DEGREES AT 20 KNOTS. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE LOST RUDDER AUTHORITY
NTSB Probable Cause
THE AIRCRAFTS TAKEOFF PERFORMANCE EXCEEDED AND PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR WAS THE WIND
Full Narrative
On April 8, 1993, at approximately 1515 mountain daylight time (MDT) a Vaughan Mustang II, N20JV, was substantially damaged during takeoff. The Air Transport Rated pilot, who was the owner and operator, was not injured. Weather for the local area flight was visual meteorological conditions. During an interview with the pilot, conducted by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, he stated that during the takeoff ground run on runway 30 he lost control and ran off the left side of the runway. Following the runway departure the airplane struck a taxiway sign. He further reported that there was no mechanical problems with the airplane and that he just ran out of rudder. Winds were reported to be 350 degrees at 20 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 MDT
Nearest AirportLas Cruces (0nm)
Runway3
Runway Length7494 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftVaughan Mustang II
Tail NumberN20JV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMcgrew Albert W
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290-D · Reciprocating · 135
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 68 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 20 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 23 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT