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August 1, 1992 · Cessna 337A · N337LS
Ruidoso, NM
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 1, 1992
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Ruidoso, NM
Aircraft
Cessna 337A
Tail Number
N337LS
Operator
Lovelace John C & B J
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
DEN92FA078
THE PILOT WAS CLEARED BY ARTCC FOR A VISUAL APPROACH TO RUNWAY 24. HE ADVISED UNICOM HE WAS TOO HIGH AND WOULD CIRCLE TO LAND. AN AIRPORT ATTENDANT SAW THE AIRPLANE'S LANDING LIGHTS AND WATCHED IT BEGIN A LEFT TURN WHEN IT WAS OVER AND HALFWAY DOWN THE RUNWAY. THE DESCENT RATE INCREASED TO A 'HARD DIVE ABOUT 35 TO 45 DEGREES' BEFORE DISAPPEARING INTO A RAVINE ONE MILE SOUTH OF THE AIRPORT. VISUAL CONDITIONS PREVAILED BUT IT WAS A DARK NIGHT WITH NO MOON.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT EXPERIENCING SPATIAL DISORIENTATION AND THE RESULTANT EXCESSIVE DESCENT RATE. FACTORS WERE: THE DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT WAS CLEARED BY ARTCC FOR A VISUAL APPROACH TO RUNWAY 24. HE ADVISED UNICOM HE WAS TOO HIGH AND WOULD CIRCLE TO LAND. AN AIRPORT ATTENDANT SAW THE AIRPLANE'S LANDING LIGHTS AND WATCHED IT BEGIN A LEFT TURN WHEN IT WAS OVER AND HALFWAY DOWN THE RUNWAY. THE DESCENT RATE INCREASED TO A 'HARD DIVE ABOUT 35 TO 45 DEGREES' BEFORE DISAPPEARING INTO A RAVINE ONE MILE SOUTH OF THE AIRPORT. VISUAL CONDITIONS PREVAILED BUT IT WAS A DARK NIGHT WITH NO MOON.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:18 MDT
Nearest AirportSierra Blanca Regional (1nm ESE)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 337A
Tail NumberN337LS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorLovelace John C & B J
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-360-C/D · Reciprocating · 210
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 50 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind160° @ 1 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time03:21
Weather SourceWFAC