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April 4, 2001 · Douglas DC3A · N19BA

San Juan, PR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Incident
Date
April 4, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
San Juan, PR
Aircraft
Douglas DC3A
Tail Number
N19BA
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
MIA01IA110

The flight crew stated that while making a missed approach after a practice instrument landing system approach, the right engine failed. The captain took control of the airplane from the copilot. The captain stated that while he performed the emergency procedures for engine failure, he noticed the left engine was not producing power. He then made a forced landing in water east of the airport. He stated that just before impact, he feathered the left propeller. The copilot stated he observed the captain activate the propeller feathering button for the left engine as he performed the emergency procedures for the right engine failure. The reason for failure of the right engine was not determined.

NTSB Probable Cause

The captain's activation of the left propeller feathering button after failure of the right engine for undetermined reasons resulting in loss of all engine power and the airplane making a forced landing in water.

Full Narrative

On April 4, 2001, about 1220 Atlantic standard time, a Douglas DC-3A, N19BA, registered to and operated by Roblex Aviation Company, as a Title 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight, ditched in a shallow lagoon, near Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, San Juan, Puerto Rico, following loss of power in the right engine during a missed approach. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time, and no flight plan was filed. The airplane received minor damage, and the airline transport-rated pilot and commercial-rated copilot were not injured. The flight originated from San Juan, Puerto Rico, the same day, about 1200. The captain stated to FAA inspectors that he was giving flight training to the copilot. As engine power was applied to perform a go-around from an approach to runway 10, the right engine failed. The captain took control of the airplane and performed the emergency procedures for engine failure. While performing the procedures, he noticed the left engine was not producing power. He elected to make a forced landing in the water, 1 mile east of the airport. Just before impact with the water, he feathered the left propeller to avoid a sudden turn during impact. The copilot stated to FAA inspectors that they performed a practice ILS approach to runway 10. The right engine failed and the captain took control of the airplane. While the captain was performing the emergency procedures for the right engine failure, he observed the captain push the left propeller feather button. He had not noticed any malfunction of the left engine prior to this.

Flight

Event TypeIncident
Event Time12:20 AST
Nearest AirportLuis Munoz Marin International (1nm E)
Runway10
Runway Length8016 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftDouglas DC3A
Tail NumberN19BA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R1820-92 · Reciprocating · 1200
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 36 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time15:54
Weather SourceWFAC

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