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August 6, 2003 · Cessna 337F · N8921M

Las Cruces, NM

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 6, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Las Cruces, NM
Aircraft
Cessna 337F
Tail Number
N8921M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN03LA140

The pilot was performing a touch-and-go landing. After touchdown, the pilot said he retracted the flaps, added full power to both engines and "observed 75 mph" on the airspeed indicator. He "lifted the nose wheel" and the airplane nose pitched up "suddenly" and became airborne. The pilot said he attempted to maintain runway alignment. The airplane veered left and impacted the ground, coming to rest between runway 04-22 and taxiway delta, and causing substantial damage to the wings, right vertical stabilizer and undercarriage. The pilot said the airplane "failed to stay airborne [due to] insufficient power" from the rear engine. The engines were examined at the manufacturer. Both engines experienced normal starts on the first attempts and were run through throttle settings of 1,200, 1,600, 2,450, and 2,800 RPM (full throttle). The engines were then cycled from idle power (650 RPM) to full power, 6 times in succession. In each cycle, the engine "performed normally without any hesitation, stumbling, or interruption in power." No other anomalies were found in any of the other airplane systems.

NTSB Probable Cause

Lack of adequate power from the rear engine for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during take-off. A contributing factor to the accident was the low altitude.

Full Narrative

On August 6, 2003, approximately 0645 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 337F, N8921M, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during take-off at Las Cruces International Airport (LRU), Las Cruces, New Mexico. The airline transport certificated pilot, the sole occupant on board, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The planned cross-country flight to El Paso, Texas, was being operated under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 without a flight plan. The flight originated from Las Cruces, New Mexico, at 0630 . According to the pilot, he was performing a touch-and-go landing on runway 12. After touchdown, he retracted the flaps, added full power to both engines and "observed 75 mph" on the airspeed indicator. He "lifted the nose wheel" and the airplane pitched up "suddenly" and became airborne. The pilot attempted to maintain runway alignment. The airplane veered left and settled to the ground, coming to rest between runway 04-22 and taxiway Delta. The pilot said the airplane "failed to stay airborne [due to] insufficient power" from the rear engine. An examination of the airplane at the accident site showed the left wing bent down approximately 3 feet inboard from the wing tip. The right wing was bent upward approximately 2 feet inboard from the wing tip. The bottom portion of the right vertical stabilizer was crushed upward and aft, and the main landing gear were broken aft. The engines were examined at the manufacturer on March 15-16, 2004. Both engines experienced normal starts on the first attempts and were run through throttle settings of 1,200, 1,600, 2,450, and 2,800 RPM (full throttle). The engines were then cycled from idle power (650 RPM) to full power, 6 times in succession. In each cycle, the engine "performed normally without any hesitation, stumbling, or interruption in power." No other anomalies were found in any of the other airplane systems.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:45 MDT
Nearest AirportLas Cruces International (1nm N)
Runway12
Runway Length7499 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 337F
Tail NumberN8921M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTeledyne Continental · IO-360-C · Reciprocating · 210 | Teledyne Continental · IO-360-C · Reciprocating · 210
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Observation Time12:30
Weather SourceWFAC

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