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July 10, 2004 · Adventura II · UNREG

Naples, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 10, 2004
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Naples, FL
Aircraft
Adventura II
Tail Number
UNREG
Operator
Roger Borg
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL04LA199

The pilot completed one high speed taxi on runway 23, and then started a second high speed taxi at which time he attempted to take off. The pilot applied full power and climbed to approximately 100 feet. As he continued the climb, he noticed the airplane was not performing properly. The passenger stated she heard the airplane engine surging. The pilot reported the engine problem to the control tower and his last transmission stated "I need to make a 180 and come back". The 180-degree turn was never completed and the airplane landed hard at the end of runway 23. The flight was never cleared for takeoff. Examination of the airplane revealed the main landing gear collapsed, the aluminum support tubes fractured, and the float attachment tube fractured.

NTSB Probable Cause

Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the main landing gear.

Full Narrative

On July 10, 2004 at 1138 eastern daylight time, an unregistered experimental Adventura II, owned and operated by Quality Contracting Services Inc., collided with the ground shortly after takeoff from runway 23 at Naples Municipal Airport, Naples, Florida. The personal flight operated under provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged. The pilot was not injured, the passenger suffered minor injuries. The flight originated from Naples Municipal Airport, Naples, Florida, on July 10, 2004 at 1137. The pilot completed one high speed taxi on runway 23, and then started a second high speed taxi at which time he attempted to take off. The pilot applied full power and climbed to approximately 100 feet above. As he continued the climb, he noticed the airplane was not performing properly. The passenger stated she heard the airplane engine surging. The pilot reported the engine problem to the control tower and his last transmission stated "I need to make a 180 and come back". The 180-degree turn was never completed and the airplane landed hard at the end of runway 23. The flight was never cleared for a takeoff. Examination of the airplane revealed the main landing gear collapsed, the aluminum support tubes fractured, and the float attachment tube fractured.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:38 EDT
Nearest AirportNaples Municipal Airport (0nm N)
Runway23
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAdventura II
Tail NumberUNREG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRoger Borg
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 49 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
Wind150° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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