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May 6, 1990 · Siai-Marchetti SF 260 · N260CA
Chandler, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 6, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Chandler, AZ
Aircraft
Siai-Marchetti SF 260
Tail Number
N260CA
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX90LA167
THE PILOT SAID THAT THE PILOT-RATED PASSENGER IN THE RIGHT SEAT WAS MAKING THE TAKEOFF AND OVER ROTATED. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE CORRECTED THE NOSE ATTITUDE AND THE PRIVATE PILOT OVER ROTATED ONCE AGAIN AND BEGAN TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE PILOT SAID HE THEN ASSUMED CONTROL AND REJECTED TAKEOFF. THE AIRCRAFT OVER RAN THE DEPARTURE END.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE SECOND PILOT'S OVER ROTATION AND THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO ADEQUATELY SUPERVISE THE CONDUCT OF THE FLIGHT AND TO MAKE A TIMELY CORRECTIVE ACTION.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT SAID THAT THE PILOT-RATED PASSENGER IN THE RIGHT SEAT WAS MAKING THE TAKEOFF AND OVER ROTATED. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE CORRECTED THE NOSE ATTITUDE AND THE PRIVATE PILOT OVER ROTATED ONCE AGAIN AND BEGAN TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE PILOT SAID HE THEN ASSUMED CONTROL AND REJECTED TAKEOFF. THE AIRCRAFT OVER RAN THE DEPARTURE END.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:55 MST
Nearest AirportCHANDLER (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length4005 ft
Runway Width55 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSiai-Marchetti SF 260
Tail NumberN260CA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-D4A5 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 10 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO