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November 21, 1992 · Mitsubishi MU-2B-25 · N473FW
Broomfield, CO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 21, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Broomfield, CO
Aircraft
Mitsubishi MU-2B-25
Tail Number
N473FW
Operator
Wayne C Muhler
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN93LA013
IN PREPARATION FOR A CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT WITH TAKEOFF OCCURRING DURING A SNOW STORM, THE AIRCRAFT WAS LOADED IN THE HANGAR AND TOWED OUT BY FBO PERSONNEL. FOLLOWING THE TOW, THE TORQUE LINK WAS NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED AND SEPARATED DURING THE TAKEOFF RUN. DUE TO A LOSS OF NOSE WHEEL STEERING, THE TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED. THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY DURING THE ABORT AND THE NOSE WHEEL WAS SHEARED OFF CAUSING DAMAGE TO BOTH ENGINES, WINGS, THE FUSELAGE, AND LANDING GEAR.
NTSB Probable Cause
A FAILURE BY FBO PERSONNEL TO PROPERLY CONNECT THE NOSE WHEEL TORQUE LINK AFTER TOWING THE AIRCRAFT.
Full Narrative
IN PREPARATION FOR A CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT WITH TAKEOFF OCCURRING DURING A SNOW STORM, THE AIRCRAFT WAS LOADED IN THE HANGAR AND TOWED OUT BY FBO PERSONNEL. FOLLOWING THE TOW, THE TORQUE LINK WAS NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED AND SEPARATED DURING THE TAKEOFF RUN. DUE TO A LOSS OF NOSE WHEEL STEERING, THE TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED. THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY DURING THE ABORT AND THE NOSE WHEEL WAS SHEARED OFF CAUSING DAMAGE TO BOTH ENGINES, WINGS, THE FUSELAGE, AND LANDING GEAR.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:40 MST
Nearest AirportJefferson County (0nm)
Runway29
Runway Length9000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMitsubishi MU-2B-25
Tail NumberN473FW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWayne C Muhler
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarrett · TPE331-6 · Turboprop · 725
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 44 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
Wind10° @ 12 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point32 C / 19 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time01:55
Weather SourceWFAC