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January 2, 2006 · Culver Cadet LCA · N37814
Alamogordo, NM
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 2, 2006
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Alamogordo, NM
Aircraft
Culver Cadet LCA
Tail Number
N37814
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN06CA031
The pilot reported that after takeoff from runway 31, the airplane climbed to approximately 75 feet above ground level and encountered a downdraft. The airplane impacted the runway causing substantial damage. An examination of the airplane's systems revealed no anomalies. Prior to departure, the pilot estimated the wind as 280 degrees at 15 knots. After the accident, a hand held wind meter recorded the winds at 8 knots, gusting to 18 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the departure climb. Contributing factors included the gusty winds and the downdraft.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that after takeoff from runway 31, the airplane climbed to approximately 75 feet above ground level and encountered a downdraft. The airplane impacted the runway, separating the main landing gear. The right wing spar was bent and crushed aft, and the fuselage bulkhead at the left wing attach point was crushed. An examination of the airplane's systems revealed no anomalies. Prior to departure, the pilot estimated the wind as 280 degrees at 15 knots. After the accident, a hand held wind meter recorded the winds at 8 knots, gusting to 18 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:15 MST
Nearest AirportTimberon Airport (1nm)
Runway31
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCulver Cadet LCA
Tail NumberN37814
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 4AC-199-E3 · Reciprocating · 90
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 56 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 10 C
Altimeter30.18 inHg
Observation Time22:11
Weather SourceWFAC