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March 31, 2003 · Beech 19A · N7610R

Coalinga, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 31, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Coalinga, CA
Aircraft
Beech 19A
Tail Number
N7610R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX03LA120

During the takeoff initial climb the airplane collided with terrain at the departure end of the runway. The pilot set 10 degrees of flaps for takeoff from the 2,820-foot runway. He rotated at 60 mph and once the airplane was airborne he noticed that the "aircraft was slow to climb." He leveled the nose, and gradually raised the flaps. The airplane settled, collided with the ground, and came to rest just past the end of the runway in an onion field. The pilot said the aural stall warning was operating throughout the attempted climb out. The Beechcraft Musketeer Sport III, Model 19A, Owner's Manual states that there are 3 flap settings; 15 degrees, 25 degrees, and 35 degrees. It states the following takeoff procedure, "After the airplane breaks ground, lower the nose slightly and let the airplane accelerate to the desired climb speed." Additionally, takeoff speed for 15 degrees of flaps is 60 mph, and 75 mph for no flaps. No anomalies were found during a post accident test run of the engine.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush.

Full Narrative

On March 30, 2003, at 1816 Pacific standard time, a Beech 19A, N7610R, collided with terrain at the departure end of runway 14 at Harris Ranch Airport, Coalinga, California, during the takeoff initial climb. The owner operated the flight under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The private pilot and the passenger/owner were not injured. The airplane sustained substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed. The pilot stated in the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2) that he set 10 degrees of flaps for takeoff from the relatively short runway. He rotated at 60 mph, and once the airplane was airborne he noticed that the "aircraft was slow to climb." He leveled the nose and gradually raised the flaps. The airplane settled, collided with the ground, and came to rest just past the end of the runway in an onion field. The pilot said that the aural stall warning was operating throughout the attempted climb out. The Beechcraft Musketeer Sport III, Model 19A, Owner's Manual states that there are 3 flap settings; 15 degrees, 25 degrees, and 35 degrees. It states the following takeoff procedure, "After the airplane breaks ground, lower the nose slightly and let the airplane accelerate to the desired climb speed." Additionally, takeoff speed for 15 degrees of flaps is 60 mph, and 75 mph for no flaps. At the direction of the National Transportation Safety Board investigator-in-charge the airplane's engine was inspected and ran by a licensed airframe and power plant mechanic. The mechanic reported that the engine operated to what he would consider a normal level of performance.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:16 PST
Nearest AirportHarris Ranch (0nm)
Runway14
Runway Length2820 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 19A
Tail NumberN7610R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2C · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 27 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330°
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point39 C
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time02:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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