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September 21, 2004 · Smith Aerostar 601P · N11BE

Lordsberg, NM

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 21, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lordsberg, NM
Aircraft
Smith Aerostar 601P
Tail Number
N11BE
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN04LA146

According to the pilot, during the take off roll from runway 12, the airplane "veered 30 degrees to the right, departed the runway, and came to rest a couple of hundred yards away in sagebrush," causing substantial damage. The pilot stated that prior to the take-off roll, he observed the wind sock "hanging down indicating a no-wind situation." The winds 33 miles northeast of the airport were reported as 250 degrees at 11 knots with gusts to 17 knots. According to a witness, the airplane got caught in a whirlwind. An examination of the airplane's systems revealed no anomalies.

NTSB Probable Cause

aircraft control not maintained by the pilot. Contributing to the accident was the dirt devil/whirlwind.

Full Narrative

On September 21, 2004, at approximately 1300 mountain daylight time, a Smith Aerostar 601P, N11BE, operated by Campground Brokers Inc., was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during takeoff roll at Lordsburg Municipal Airport, Lordsburg (LSB), New Mexico. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The business flight was being conducted under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 without a flight plan. The private pilot reported no injuries. The cross-country flight was originating at the time of the accident and was en route to Phoenix, Arizona. According to the accident report submitted by the pilot, during take off roll from runway 12, the airplane "veered 30 degrees to the right, departed the runway, and came to rest a couple of hundred yards away in sagebrush." Both landing gear folded, both propellers were damaged and the right wing spar was bent. The pilot stated that prior to the take-off roll, he observed the wind sock "hanging down indicating a no-wind situation." The winds at Grant County Airport, 33 miles northeast of LSB were reported as 250 degrees at 11 knots with gusts to 17 knots. According to a witness, the airplane got caught in a whirlwind. An examination of the airplane's systems revealed no anomalies.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 MDT
Nearest AirportLordsburg Muni (1nm ESE)
Runway12
Runway Length5011 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftSmith Aerostar 601P
Tail NumberN11BE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 · Reciprocating · 350 | Lycoming · IO-540 · Reciprocating · 350
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDawn
Wind250° @ 11 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point41 C
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time18:50
Weather SourceWFAC

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