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January 10, 2003 · Davis YAK-3 UR-2000 · N498SD

Parker, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 10, 2003
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Parker, AZ
Aircraft
Davis YAK-3 UR-2000
Tail Number
N498SD
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX03LA063

The airplane collided with terrain during an off airport forced landing after the failure of the propeller pitch change control during initial climb after an aborted landing. The propeller blades remained in the high-pitch, low-rpm setting, and did not provide sufficient power to sustain flight. The pilot landed the airplane about 1.5 miles from the airport in open desert terrain. The pilot felt that the propeller shaft extension mechanism failed prior to his landing approach at the airport, resulting in a loss of propeller control.

NTSB Probable Cause

failure of the propeller shaft extension mechanism resulting in a loss of power, and the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point.

Full Narrative

On January 9, 2003, about 1715 mountain standard time, a Davis Yak-3 UR-2000, N498SD, collided with terrain during an off airport forced landing at Parker, Arizona. The pilot/owner was operating the airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The private pilot, the sole occupant, sustained serious injuries; the airplane sustained substantial damage. The personal cross-country flight departed Chino, California, at 1600, en route to Parker. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed. A witness stated that the airplane attempted to land, but appeared to land long. The airplane was near the end of the runway before the pilot aborted the landing. The witness said that the engine did not sound like it was running smoothly. The airframe sustained substantial damage during a collision with terrain about 1.5 miles from the airport. According to the pilot, after landing long on runway 19, he attempted a go-around. The propeller blades remained in the high-pitch, low-rpm setting, and the engine did not develop sufficient power to sustain flight. He felt that the propeller shaft extension mechanism failed prior to his landing approach, resulting in the loss of propeller control. He felt that this loss of control resulted in the longer than normal landing, and the failure of the engine to deliver sufficient power to maintain flight during the aborted landing. The Airport/Facility Directory, Southwest U. S., indicated that runway 19 was 4,780 feet long and 75 feet wide. The runway surface was asphalt, and the field elevation was 452 feet.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:15 MST
Nearest AirportAvi Suquilla (2nm S)
Runway19
Runway Length4800 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftDavis YAK-3 UR-2000
Tail NumberN498SD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R2000-7M2 · Reciprocating · 1450
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 54
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time23:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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