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November 20, 2004 · Farrell Lancair LC3 · N41MF

Las Cruces, NM

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 20, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Las Cruces, NM
Aircraft
Farrell Lancair LC3
Tail Number
N41MF
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN05LA028

The pilot stated that during rotation the airplane "turned right." He attempted to correct but the airplane continued off the runway to the right and impacted terrain.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.

Full Narrative

On November 20, 2004, approximately 1130 mountain standard time, a Farrell Lancair LC3, N41MF, piloted by a private pilot, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during takeoff roll from Las Cruces International Airport (LRU), Las Cruces, New Mexico. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The personal flight was being conducted under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 without a flight plan. The pilot and passenger reported no injuries. The cross-country flight, en route to Alamogordo, New Mexico, was originating at the time of the accident. According to the pilot's accident report, as the aircraft was rotated for takeoff on runway 26, it "turned right." The pilot attempted to correct, but the airplane continued off the runway to the right. The nose and left main landing gear separated and the left main wing spar was bent aft. An examination of the airplane's systems, conducted by the FAA, revealed no anomalies.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 MST
Nearest AirportLas Cruces International (1nm W)
Runway26
Runway Length6069 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftFarrell Lancair LC3
Tail NumberN41MF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-550-G · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 43 C
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time18:11
Weather SourceWFAC

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