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January 4, 2000 · Eaa Chapter 229 Zenair 601 · N229FF

Kissimmee, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 4, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Kissimmee, FL
Aircraft
Eaa Chapter 229 Zenair 601
Tail Number
N229FF
Operator
Charles H Westerman
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA00LA061

The pilot stated he departed on a VFR local flight with a passenger. It became dark and he became disoriented. He saw a city in the distance, thought it might have an airport, and flew towards it. He made an approach without contacting the control tower. He lost directional control of the airplane on touchdown. The airplane went off the side of the runway and collided with a barricade.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing resulting in the airplane going off the side of the runway and colliding with a barricade.

Full Narrative

On January 4, 2000, at about 1808 eastern standard time, an EAA Chapter 229, Zenair 601, N229FF, registered to EAA Chapter 229, operating as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, experienced a loss of directional control on landing rollout at Kissimmee Municipal Airport, Kissimmee, Florida, and crashed. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The private pilot and one passenger reported no injuries. The flight originated from Winter Haven, Florida, (GIF) about 1 hour 8 minutes before the accident. The private pilot stated he departed GIF on a local flight and became disoriented as it was beginning to get dark. He went up on guard frequency and attempted to get some help. He could not locate his position. He observed a city in the distance, and flew towards the city. He figured it would have an airport. As he approached the city, he saw a runway and entered left base without contacting the control tower. He lost directional control of the airplane on touchdown, the airplane went off the side of the runway and collided with a barricade.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:08 EST
Nearest AirportKissimmee Municipal (0nm)
Runway33
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftEaa Chapter 229 Zenair 601
Tail NumberN229FF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCharles H Westerman
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-85-12F · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 79 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind240° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:30
Weather SourceWFAC

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