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March 31, 2002 · Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-A1 · N122SE

Naples, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 31, 2002
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Naples, FL
Aircraft
Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-A1
Tail Number
N122SE
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL02LA071

According to the pilot, shortly after takeoff, the engine lost power. The pilot attempted to return to the departure end of the runway at approximately 100 above ground level and collided with the ground adjacent to the runway substantially damaging the wings and fuselage. Examination of the engine logbooks found that the engine had accumulated 1900 hours total time. The engine was run to full throttle and obtained 5325 RPM on an optical tachometer. The engine operated for about 10 minutes, with no indication of power loss.

NTSB Probable Cause

The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

Full Narrative

On March 31, 2002 at 1242 eastern standard time, a Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-A1, N122SE, registered to Kissimmee Air Center, Inc, and operated by the commercial pilot, collided with terrain while attempting to land at Naples, Florida, following a loss of engine power after takeoff. The personal flight was operated under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 and visual flight rules. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane sustained substantial damage, and the pilot received serious injuries. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. The pilot taxied to taxiway A-1for an intersection departure from runway 5. According to the pilot, shortly after liftoff from runway 5 the engine lost power. The pilot attempted to return to the departure end of the runway at approximately 100 feet above ground level and collided with the ground in abour 400 feet adjacent to the runway. According to witnesses, there was still about one third of the 5,000 foot runway remaining that he could have landed on. Examination of the engine logbooks found that the engine had accumulated 1900 hours total time, which was 700 hours past its Time Between Overhaul (TBO) time. Examination of the propeller found the blades separated and the spinner and blade root ends still attached to the propeller shaft. During the subsequent functional check of the engine assembly, the engine was mounted to a test stand and the damaged propeller assembly was replaced with a test propeller assembly. The engine started and was allowed to run to operational temperature. Both ignitions were checked and operated as normal. The engine was run to full throttle and obtained 5325 RPM on an optical tachometer. The engine operated for about 10 minutes, with no indication of power loss. The pilot and Kissimmee Air Center were sent the pilot/operator aircraft accident report form for completion; at the time of the completion of this report, the pilot/operator aircraft accident report had not been received.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:42 EST
Nearest AirportNaples Municipal (0nm N)
Runway05
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-A1
Tail NumberN122SE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912 A3 · Reciprocating · 80
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 27 · Second Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 70 F
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time17:42
Weather SourceWFAC

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