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August 11, 1999 · Moore Q-200 · N321TM

Cortez, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 11, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Cortez, CO
Aircraft
Moore Q-200
Tail Number
N321TM
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN99LA143

As he approached the airport, the pilot was advised that the wind was from the south approximately 5 to 10 mph, and that the runway was wet as the result of a recent rain shower. The pilot entered the traffic pattern and carried power throughout the approach to runway 21. When the airplane was flared and power reduced for landing, the nose dropped onto the runway. The airplane bounced and skewed 30 degrees to the left. The pilot added full power but the airplane did not appear to gain altitude or airspeed. Because of tall vegetation ahead, the pilot decided to land. He reduced power and landed on the grass, then straightened the airplane to parallel the runway. The airplane rolled into a muddy area and nosed down.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control. Related factors were the soft wet terrain.

Full Narrative

On August 11, 1999, approximately 1150 mountain daylight time, a Moore Q-200, N321TM, owned and operated by the pilot, was substantially damaged when it collided with terrain while landing at Cortez, Colorado. The airline transport rated pilot and his passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed for the personal cross-country flight being conducted under Title 14 CFR Part 91. The flight originated at Tucumcari, New Mexico, approximately 0945. The pilot said the flight to Cortez was uneventful and as he approached the airport, he was advised that the wind was from the south approximately 5 to 10 mph, and that the runway was wet as the result of a recent rain shower. The pilot said he entered the traffic pattern and carried power throughout the approach to runway 21. When the airplane was flared and power reduced for landing, the nose dropped onto the runway. The airplane bounced and skewed 30 degrees to the left. The pilot added full power but the airplane did not appear to gain altitude or airspeed. Because of tall vegetation ahead, the pilot decided to land. He reduced power and landed on the grass, then straightened the airplane to parallel the runway. The airplane rolled into a muddy area and nosed down. Besides a broken propeller, damage was confined to the tailcone that broke approximately 12 inches forward of the vertical stabilizer.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:50 MDT
Nearest AirportCortez Municipal (0nm)
Runway21
Runway Length7205 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMoore Q-200
Tail NumberN321TM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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