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November 29, 2000 · Piper PA-32-260 · N6YB

Florence, SC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 29, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Florence, SC
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-260
Tail Number
N6YB
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL01LA012

According to the pilot, shortly after departure from runway 19 with a load of cargo on board, the engine lost power. The pilot executed a forced landing, impacting into a grassy area adjacent to the departure end of runway 19. During the impact sequence, the landing gear was separated and the propeller was bent. Examination of the engine showed no defects that would have prevented it from producing power. Conditions conducive to carburetor icing existed at the time of the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

Loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted in a emergency landing into rough uneven terrain.

Full Narrative

On November 29, 2000, at 0911 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-32-260, N6YB, registered to and operated by Corporate Air Fleet Inc., was substantially damaged when it impacted the ground following a loss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff from Florence Regional Airport in Florence, South Carolina. The commercial pilot, the sole occupant aboard, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and an instrument flight rules flight plan was filed for the business flight being conducted under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135. The intended destination was Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field Airport in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. According to the pilot, shortly after departure from runway 19, with a load of cargo on board, the engine lost power. The pilot executed a forced landing, impacting hard into a grassy area adjacent to the departure end of runway 19. During the impact sequence, the landing gear was separated and the propeller was bent. Examination of the engine showed no defects that would have prevented it from producing power. Conditions conducive to carburetor icing existed at the time of the accident. Temperature was 48 degrees and the dewpoint was 39 degrees.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:11 EST
Nearest AirportFlorence Regional Airport (0nm N)
Runway19
Runway Length6001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-32-260
Tail NumberN6YB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-E4B5 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 38 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 39 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:13
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data