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April 20, 2000 · Smith Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 Aerostar 6 · N7528S

Vieques, PR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 20, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Vieques, PR
Aircraft
Smith Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 Aerostar 6
Tail Number
N7528S
Operator
Sammy Garcia Perez
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA00LA140

The pilot stated that while approaching to land, the aircraft entered a downward motion and touched down about 10 feet short of the runway. He taxied to the ramp after landing and discovered the aircraft had sustained substantial damage.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions during approach to landing resulting in the aircraft touching down hard, short of the runway, and receiving substantial damage.

Full Narrative

On April 20, 2000, about 1400 Atlantic standard time, a Smith Aerostar 600, N7528S, registered to Island Wings, Inc., was damaged during landing at Vieques, Puerto, Rico, while on a Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft received substantial damage and the commercial-rated pilot and three passengers were not injured. The flight originated from Fajardo, Puerto Rico, the same day, about 1330. The pilot stated that while landing on runway 9 at Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport, while on short final approach in the landing configuration, just before touchdown, the aircraft encountered a downward force due to the displaced touchdown point of the extremely short runway available. He immediately added power to try to overcome the downward motion, but to no avail. The aircraft touched down 10 feet short of the runway. He continued the landing and exited the runway. Postlanding inspection of the aircraft showed it had sustained substantial damage. The NTSB was notified of the accident on April 27, 2000.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 AST
Nearest AirportAntonio Rivera Rodriguez (0nm)
Runway9
Runway Length3400 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftSmith Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 Aerostar 6
Tail NumberN7528S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSammy Garcia Perez
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-K1F5 · Reciprocating · 290
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 40 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time17:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data