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September 26, 1991 · Joseph A Mullan Dragon FLY · N226JM
Fort Collins, CO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 26, 1991
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Fort Collins, CO
Aircraft
Joseph A Mullan Dragon FLY
Tail Number
N226JM
Operator
Joseph a Mullan
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN91LA133
WHILE CONDUCTING WHAT THE PILOT STATED WAS TAXI TESTS, THE AIRCRAFT INADVERTENTLY BECAME AIRBORNE. WITH OVER 4500 FEET OF RUNWAY REMAINING, THE PILOT ELECTED TO CONTINUE FLYING. APPROXIMATELY ONE QUARTER MILE UP WIND FROM THE RUNWAY END, THE ENGINE OUTPUT DETERIORATED AND A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE IN A FRESHLY PLOWER FIELD. ON TOUCHDOWN, THE AIRCRAFT FLIPPED OVER.
NTSB Probable Cause
UNDETERMINED. THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.
Full Narrative
WHILE CONDUCTING WHAT THE PILOT STATED WAS TAXI TESTS, THE AIRCRAFT INADVERTENTLY BECAME AIRBORNE. WITH OVER 4500 FEET OF RUNWAY REMAINING, THE PILOT ELECTED TO CONTINUE FLYING. APPROXIMATELY ONE QUARTER MILE UP WIND FROM THE RUNWAY END, THE ENGINE OUTPUT DETERIORATED AND A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE IN A FRESHLY PLOWER FIELD. ON TOUCHDOWN, THE AIRCRAFT FLIPPED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:37 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftJoseph A Mullan Dragon FLY
Tail NumberN226JM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJoseph a Mullan
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsVolkswagen · 1835CC · Reciprocating · 50
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsUnknown
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility70 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO