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June 21, 2000 · Beech 19B · N25FD

Tampa, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 21, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Tampa, FL
Aircraft
Beech 19B
Tail Number
N25FD
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL00LA065

According to the pilot, the engine quit shortly after takeoff, and according to the pilot rated passenger the engine lost power and collided with the runway during the attempted forced landing on the remaining runway surface. According to a pilot witness who observed the takeoff, the airplane took off in a nose high attitude, climbed to about 75 feet and appeared to stall back onto the runway, collapsing the right main and nose landing gear. On June 30, 2000, the airplane's engine was run. According to the FAA Inspector observing the engine run, the engine motored using the aircraft starter as a continuity check prior to the engine run. The engine started and ran at idle for about one minute. The engine power check produced 2360 rpm and the oil pressure was normal. A review of current weather information revealed that conditions were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice. The pilot reported that he had not accumulated any flight time in the accident type airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the weather conditions were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the pilots lack of experience in the airplane which led to an inadvertent stall/mush.

Full Narrative

On June 21, 2000, at 1230 eastern daylight time, a Beech BE-19B, N25FD, collided with the runway shortly after liftoff on runway 36, at the Vandenberg Airport, in Tampa, Florida. The airplane was operated by the private pilot under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 and visual flight rules. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and an instrument flight plan was filed. The pilot and pilot-rated passenger were not injured, and the airplane sustained substantial damage. The flight was originating at the time of the accident, with an intended destination of Mobile, Alabama. The pilot stated that the engine quit shortly after takeoff, and the pilot-rated passenger said the engine lost power. Both stated that the airplane collided with the runway during the attempted forced landing. According to a pilot witness who observed the takeoff, the airplane took off in a nose high attitude, climbed to about 75 feet and stalled back onto the runway, collapsing the right main and nose landing gear. An FAA Inspector who examined the accident site and airplane, stated that the airplane impacted on the runway center line followed by the collapse of the nose gear assembly. Further examination of the accident site revealed that there were main landing gear tire marks and two propeller strikes in the runway pavement. On June 30, 2000, the airplane's engine was run, the engine motored using the aircraft starter. The engine started and ran at idle for about one minute, and the engine power check produced 2360 rpm and the oil pressure registered normal. A review of current weather information revealed that conditions were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice. The pilot reported that he had not accumulated any flight time in the accident type airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 EDT
Nearest AirportVandenberg Airport (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length3260 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 19B
Tail NumberN25FD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 032-E3D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:44
Weather SourceWFAC

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