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May 19, 1990 · Navion H · N2502T
Readington, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 19, 1990
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Readington, NJ
Aircraft
Navion H
Tail Number
N2502T
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC90LA120
THE PILOT TURNED FINAL IN STRONG TAIL WIND CONDITIONS AND WITH GEAR AND FLAPS EXTENDED. THE AIRPLANE LANDED 1/4 MILE SHORT OF THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT SAID HE LOST POWER, HOWEVER THE FAA REPORTED THE PILOT ALLOWED THE AIRPLANE TO GET TOO SLOW AND DEVELOP A SINK RATE FROM WHICH RECOVERY WAS NOT POSSIBLE. WHEN THE AIRPLANE HIT THE GROUND IT SLID 20 FEET.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN MINIMUM FLYING AIRSPEED WHICH LED TO AN INADVERTENT STALL/MUSH. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S DECISION TO LAND WITH A TAILWIND, AND HIS FAILURE TO MONITOR HIS AIRSPEED ON FINAL.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT TURNED FINAL IN STRONG TAIL WIND CONDITIONS AND WITH GEAR AND FLAPS EXTENDED. THE AIRPLANE LANDED 1/4 MILE SHORT OF THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT SAID HE LOST POWER, HOWEVER THE FAA REPORTED THE PILOT ALLOWED THE AIRPLANE TO GET TOO SLOW AND DEVELOP A SINK RATE FROM WHICH RECOVERY WAS NOT POSSIBLE. WHEN THE AIRPLANE HIT THE GROUND IT SLID 20 FEET.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:09 EDT
Nearest AirportSolberg Hunterdon (0nm N)
Runway31
Runway Length3425 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftNavion H
Tail NumberN2502T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520 · Reciprocating · 285
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO