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August 3, 2002 · Aero Commander 100 · N3766X

Quincy, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 3, 2002
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Location
Quincy, WA
Aircraft
Aero Commander 100
Tail Number
N3766X
Operator
David B Hanna
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA02LA143

The pilot reported that the aircraft was slightly above the glide path while on final approach, at 80 mph indicated airspeed. The aircraft had 10 degrees of flaps extended. The pilot increased flap extension to 20 degrees, and noted a sudden and severe descent rate. The pilot added power, however, the descent rate was not arrested and the aircraft touched down approximately 150 feet short of the runway. During the landing roll, the aircraft collided with a fence, the nose gear collapsed and the aircraft subsequently nosed over. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the aircraft at the time of the accident. The winds were reported as calm with no turbulence.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate during the descent for landing. A proper glide path was not attained, inadequate remedial action, and a fence were factors.

Full Narrative

On August 3, 2002, approximately 0900 Pacific daylight time, an Aero Commander 100, N3766X, registered to and operated by the pilot as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, collided with a fence short of the runway at Quincy Municipal Airport, Quincy, Washington, and subsequently nosed over. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft was substantially damaged and the private pilot received minor injuries. The two passengers were not injured. The flight departed from Tonasket, Washington, about one hour and 30 minutes prior to the accident. In a written statement, the pilot reported that the aircraft was slightly above glide path while on final approach for runway 27, at 80 MPH indicated airspeed. The aircraft had 10 degrees of flaps extended. The pilot increased flap extension to 20 degrees, and noted a sudden and severe descent rate. The pilot added power, however, the descent rate was not arrested and the aircraft touched down approximately 150 feet short of the runway. During the landing roll, the aircraft collided with a fence. The nose gear separated and the aircraft nosed over. The pilot reported the weather at the time of the accident as calm winds and no turbulence. No mechanical failures or malfunctions were reported with the aircraft at the time. At 0852, Moses Lake, Washington, METAR located 17 nautical miles southwest of Quincy, was reporting the weather as clear with winds from 190 degrees at 5 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 PDT
Nearest AirportQUINCY (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length3660 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAero Commander 100
Tail NumberN3766X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDavid B Hanna
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 48
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time15:52
Weather SourceWFAC

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