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November 21, 2002 · Ramsay Lancair IV-P · N222MR

Bulverde, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 21, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Bulverde, TX
Aircraft
Ramsay Lancair IV-P
Tail Number
N222MR
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW03LA058

During the pilot's third attempt to land the airplane, the airplane departed the runway, traveled for 450 feet, struck 2 runway lights, a ditch, and a fence before coming to rest. Tire marks were found approximately 2,300 feet beyond the approach end of the 3,000-foot runway. The left wing was partially separated from the airplane, and the left wing spar was twisted. The pilot reported that the left brake of the differential brake system failed during the landing roll. The FAA inspectors examined the brake system and found no discrepancies.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance.

Full Narrative

On November 21, 2002, approximately 1030 central standard time, a Ramsay Lancair IV-P, experimental homebuilt single-engine airplane, N222MR, exited runway 30 and struck a fence while landing at the Kestrel Airpark Airport, near Bulverde, Texas. The airplane was owned and operated by the pilot under 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91. The commercial pilot, and the pilot rated passenger were not injured, and the airplane sustained substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the cross-country flight, and a flight plan was not filed. The personal flight departed Mobile, Alabama, approximately 0830. The FAA inspector, who responded to the accident site, found tire marks approximately 2,300 feet beyond the approach end of the 3,000-foot runway 30. The airplane departed the runway, traveled for 450 feet, struck 2 runway lights, a ditch, and a fence before coming to rest. The left wing was found partially separated from the airplane, and the left wing spar was twisted. The propeller, nose gear, and right main gear were damaged. The pilot reported to the FAA inspector that during his third attempt to land the aiplane, the left brake of the differential brake system failed during the landing roll. The FAA inspector examined the brake system and found no discrepancies.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 CST
Nearest AirportKestrel Airpark (0nm)
Runway30
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRamsay Lancair IV-P
Tail NumberN222MR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsEngineair · TSIVP · Reciprocating · 485
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 44 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data