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April 14, 2006 · Dassault Aviation Falcon 2000 · N722JB

Stilesville, IN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 14, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Stilesville, IN
Aircraft
Dassault Aviation Falcon 2000
Tail Number
N722JB
Operator
Clos De Berry Leasing
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI06LA112

The left engine cowling separated during cruise flight and struck the horizontal stabilizer. The cowling was not recovered. The cowling also damaged the left engine primary fuel line which was crushed to approximately half of its diameter.

NTSB Probable Cause

The separation of the left engine cowling during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.

Full Narrative

On April 14, 2006, at 1830 eastern daylight time, a Dassault Aviation Falcon 2000, N722JB, received substantial damage when the left engine cowl separated from the engine and impacted the horizontal stabilizer during cruise at flight level 250 near Stilesville, Indiana. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The 14 CFR Part 91 flight was operating on an instrument rules flight plan. The pilot and copilot were uninjured. The flight originated from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI), Springfield, Illinois, at 1700 central daylight time and was en route to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport, Dayton, Ohio. The flight diverted to SPI where it landed without incident. Prior to the flight the right engine starter was replaced. According to the Federal Aviation Administration Inspector, the copilot reported that he performed a walk around inspection of the airplane prior to the flight. The pilot stated about 30-50 miles west of Indianapolis, Indiana, a loud noise was heard and it felt like something hit the airplane. All the engine and electrical systems seemed normal. There was a slight difference in airplane sound. The flightcrew diverted to SPI and the flightcrew reported that the landing was normal, except for a slight noise and airflow difference and a slight increase in drag for a given power setting based upon an indicated airspeed that was slightly lower for a given power setting. Examination of the airplane by the Federal Aviation Administration revealed that the lower spar of the left horizontal stabilizer was damaged. The left engine primary fuel line was dented through half its 1 1/2 inch diameter. A trajectory analysis of the cowling was performed by the National Transportation Safety Board's Vehicle Performance Division and an area or footprint was created where the cowling may be located. This area, about 2 miles northwest of Rockville, Indiana, is bounded by the following coordinates: N39.80458 degrees, W87.26732 degrees N39.81214 degrees, W87.24437 degrees N39.77137 degrees, W87.26978 degrees N39.7736396 degrees, W87.2366407 degrees Local law enforcement was notified and a search conducted, but at the time that this report was created, the cowling remains missing. A European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive (AD) No. 2007-0016, Engine Cowling Latching Improvement to Prevent In-Flight Cowling Separation was subsequently issued and became effective on January 26, 2007. The airplane manufacturer, "strongly recommends that all F2000 operators comply with the above referenced Airworthiness Directive in the country of registration of their aircraft."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftDassault Aviation Falcon 2000
Tail NumberN722JB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorClos De Berry Leasing
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsCfe Company · CFE 738-1-1B · Turbofan · 5560
Seats12

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 62 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 16 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 68 F
Altimeter29.59 inHg
Observation Time22:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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