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February 9, 1991 · Donald E Samuels Q2 · N3147L
Gilmer, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 9, 1991
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Gilmer, TX
Aircraft
Donald E Samuels Q2
Tail Number
N3147L
Operator
David L Breed
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW91DPA01
AT A GROSS WEIGHT AT OR NEAR MAXIMUM THE AIRPLANE GOT AIRBORNE ABOUT 2/3 DOWN THE 3,300 FOOT LONG STRIP. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO ATTAIN A CLIMB RATE SUFFICIENT TO CLEAR A POWER LINE OFF THE NORTH END OF THE RUNWAY. THIS WAS THE FIRST FLIGHT WITH A NEWLY INSTALLED CLIMB PROPELLER. THE PILOT WAS INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY 3,300 RPM, VERSUS THE NORMAL 3500 RPM FULL POWER APPLICATION, FOR TAKEOFF WITH THIS PROPELLER. HE STATED HE PROBABLY COULD HAVE MISSED THE WIRES IF HE HAD GONE TO FULL POWER.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN PROPER CLIMB PERFORMANCE.
Full Narrative
AT A GROSS WEIGHT AT OR NEAR MAXIMUM THE AIRPLANE GOT AIRBORNE ABOUT 2/3 DOWN THE 3,300 FOOT LONG STRIP. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO ATTAIN A CLIMB RATE SUFFICIENT TO CLEAR A POWER LINE OFF THE NORTH END OF THE RUNWAY. THIS WAS THE FIRST FLIGHT WITH A NEWLY INSTALLED CLIMB PROPELLER. THE PILOT WAS INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY 3,300 RPM, VERSUS THE NORMAL 3500 RPM FULL POWER APPLICATION, FOR TAKEOFF WITH THIS PROPELLER. HE STATED HE PROBABLY COULD HAVE MISSED THE WIRES IF HE HAD GONE TO FULL POWER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 CST
Nearest AirportUpshur County (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length3300 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDonald E Samuels Q2
Tail NumberN3147L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorDavid L Breed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRevmaster · 2100D · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 43 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT