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June 25, 2004 · Lancair LC-40-550FG · N6505L

Show Low, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 25, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Show Low, AZ
Aircraft
Lancair LC-40-550FG
Tail Number
N6505L
Operator
Patrick Sullivan
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX04LA266

The airplane veered off runway 24 during the landing roll and collided with an embankment after encountering a dust devil. A pilot that landed just prior to the accident pilot reported encountering a dust devil during landing. The accident pilot's approach felt normal so he continued. The airplane touched down on the runway at 75 to 80 knots with full flaps. Upon touchdown, the airplane began turning to the left. The pilot counteracted the turn by applying right brake and rudder. The turn subsided; however, the airplane departed the runway and encountered soft dirt. As the airplane was rolling to a stop it collided with an embankment at a groundspeed of about 10 to 20 knots. During the landing, the windsock indication changed from a west wind to a north wind, and a witness observed the airplane encounter a dust devil during landing. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing after encountering a dust devil.

Full Narrative

On June 25, 2004, about 1030 mountain standard time, a Lancair LC-40-550FG (Columbia 300), N6505L, veered off runway 24 during the landing roll at the Show Low Regional Airport, Show Low, Arizona. The private pilot was operating the airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot and one passenger were not injured; the airplane sustained substantial damage. The airplane departed from the Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, Flagstaff, Arizona, at 0950, and was destined for Show Low. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed. According to a witness, he attempted to land just prior to the accident pilot. During his landing, he encountered a dust devil, which lifted his Cessna 150 airplane approximately 10 feet. He added power and recovered, then completed his landing. As he cleared runway 24 he radioed a warning to the accident pilot who was on final. As the accident pilot landed, the witness watched the airplane encounter the same dust devil during landing. The wind turned the Lancair to the north, and the airplane traveled off of the right side of runway 24. The nose gear sheared from the airplane, and the right wing was punctured after it impacted the ground. The pilot reported that while he was on final, an airplane that landed prior to him reported encountering turbulence on landing. The pilot looked around the airport and did not see any dust devils. He continued his approach to the airport, and the airplane touched down between 75 to 80 knots with full flaps. As the landing gear contacted the runway, the airplane began spinning to the left. The pilot applied right brake and rudder, attempting to correct the spinning. The spin subsided as the airplane departed the runway and encountered soft dirt. The steering had no effect on the airplane so the pilot decided to let the airplane roll to a stop. As the airplane was rolling, an embankment became visible to the pilot. The airplane impacted the embankment at a groundspeed of about 10 to 20 knots. As the pilot exited the airplane he noted that the windsock was indicating a north wind, whereas during his initial landing approach, the wind was coming from the west. During the entire accident sequence, the pilot did not observe the dust devil as reported by the witness. The reported weather conditions were clear with winds 270 degrees at 7 knots. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 MST
Nearest AirportSHOWLOW (0nm N)
Runway24
Runway Length7200 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftLancair LC-40-550FG
Tail NumberN6505L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPatrick Sullivan
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-550 · Reciprocating · 310
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point30 C
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Observation Time00:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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