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March 15, 2005 · Beech A36 · N435P

Farmington, NM

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 15, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Farmington, NM
Aircraft
Beech A36
Tail Number
N435P
Operator
Mesa Pilot Development
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN05CA062

The flight instructor stated that his student was performing a short-field takeoff on runway 25. He stated that once the airplane became airborne, he "noted that the pitch was a bit high." He stated that the pitch continued to increase and the airplane rolled to the right and then to the left. The instructor stated that he took control of the airplane and decreased the angle of attack and rolled the wings level. The airplane continued to descend and impacted the left side of the runway, bouncing several times, causing substantial damage. According to the METAR (aviation routine weather report) taken at 1353, the winds were reported as 220 degrees at 13 knots, gusting to 17 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

the student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall and loss of control. Contributing factors were wind gusts, instructor's delay in taking remedial action, and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.

Full Narrative

On March 15, 2005, at 1333 mountain standard time, a Beech A36, N435P, operated by Mesa Pilot Development and under the command of a commercial certificated flight instructor, sustained substantial damage when the right wing impacted the runway during takeoff at Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN), Farmington, New Mexico. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The instructional flight was being conducted under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 without a flight plan. The flight instructor and student pilot reported no injuries. The local flight was originating at the time of the accident. According to the accident report submitted by the flight instructor, his student was performing a short-field takeoff on runway 25. The instructor stated that once the airplane became airborne, he "noted that the pitch was a bit high." He stated that the pitch continued to increase and the airplane rolled to the right and then to the left. The instructor stated that he took control of the airplane and decreased the angle of attack and rolled the wings level. The airplane continued to descend and impacted the left side of the runway, bouncing several times. The right wing tip was crushed, the ribs buckled, and the right aileron was wrinkled. According to the FMN METAR (aviation routine weather report) taken at 1353, the weather was reported as winds 220 degrees at 13 knots, gusting to 17 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:33 MST
Nearest AirportFour Corners Regional Airport (1nm NNW)
Runway25
Runway Length6704 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech A36
Tail NumberN435P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMesa Pilot Development
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-550 - B · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 54 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 20 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 13 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 7 C
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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