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February 10, 2004 · Lancair LC42-550FG · N6503C

Redmond, OR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 10, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Redmond, OR
Aircraft
Lancair LC42-550FG
Tail Number
N6503C
Operator
Lancair
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA04LA040

The commercial pilot at the controls and flight instructor in the right seat reported that during the approach for landing, about four feet above ground level over the runway, the stall warning horn sounded and the commercial pilot "chopped the power." The aircraft rapidly descended to the runway and touched down slightly left of centerline and in a nose high attitude. After touch down, the commercial pilot added full power, however the aircraft veered to the left. At this time the flight instructor took control of the aircraft in an attempt to regain runway heading. The flight instructor not realizing at first that the commercial pilot had applied full power, called for him to reduce power. Power was reduced, however, the aircraft exited the runway surface traveling over gravel and snow. During the landing roll, the right wing collided with a taxi sign, the outboard section of the right wing flap separated at the two outboard flap hinges, and the right main landing gear tire separated from the gear leg. Both pilots reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the aircraft at the time of the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot rated passenger's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Inadequate supervision by the pilot-in-command (CFI) and a taxiway sign were factors.

Full Narrative

On February 10, 2004, at 0950 Pacific standard time, a Lancair LC42-550FG, N6503C, registered to Columbia Aero LLC, operated by Lancair as a 14 CFR Part 91 business flight, veered off the runway during the landing roll at Roberts Field, Redmond, Oregon, and collided with a taxi sign. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft was substantially damaged and the commercial pilot, flight instructor and two passengers were not injured. The flight departed from Bend, Oregon, about 10 minutes prior to the accident. During a telephone interview and subsequent written statement from both the commercial pilot and flight instructor, it was reported that the commercial pilot was in the left seat and at the flight controls for the landing to runway 10. The commercial pilot stated that the approach was normal. When the aircraft was over the runway, about four feet above ground level, the stall warning horn sounded and he "chopped the power," and the aircraft rapidly descended to the runway. The aircraft touched down slightly left of runway centerline and in a nose high attitude. After the aircraft touched down the commercial pilot applied full power. The aircraft veered to the left, and at this time the flight instructor stated that he got on the rudder pedals and flight control in an attempt to regain runway heading. The flight instructor not realizing at first that the commercial pilot had applied full power, called for the commercial pilot to reduce power. Power was reduced, however, the aircraft exited the runway surface traveling over gravel and snow. During the landing roll, the right wing collided with a taxi sign, the outboard section of the right wing flap separated at the two outboard flap hinges, and the right main landing gear tire separated from the gear leg. Both pilots reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the aircraft at the time of the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:50 PST
Nearest AirportRoberts Field (0nm)
Runway10
Runway Length7006 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftLancair LC42-550FG
Tail NumberN6503C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLancair
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-550-N25 · Reciprocating · 310
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 63 · First Class · None
Crew 2None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 21 C
Altimeter30.39 inHg
Observation Time17:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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