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November 10, 2006 · Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-C1 · N190WA

Raleigh, NC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 10, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Raleigh, NC
Aircraft
Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-C1
Tail Number
N190WA
Operator
Dillions Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL07CA017

The pilot stated that he attempted a go-around after "he realized he did not have enough runway to land". The pilot stated that he lost control of the airplane and crashed on the runway. Examination of the airplane by a FAA inspector revealed the engine was crushed against the firewall.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in a inadvertent stall.

Full Narrative

On November 10, 2006, at 0918 eastern standard time, a Diamond DA 20-C1, N190WA, registered to WA Air LLC, and operated by Dillon's Aviation Incorporated as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, collided with the ground during an go-around at Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Raleigh, North Carolina. The airplane received substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The private pilot reported no injuries. The flight originated from Fayetteville Regional Airport, Fayetteville, North Carolina, on November 10, 2006, at 0900. The pilot stated that he attempted a go-around after "he realized he did not have enough runway to land". The pilot stated that he lost control of the airplane and crashed on the runway. Examination of the airplane by a FAA inspector revealed the engine was crushed against the firewall.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:18 EST
Nearest AirportRaleigh-Durham International (0nm)
Runway32
Runway Length3570 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-C1
Tail NumberN190WA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDillions Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-240 · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 23 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 15000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 54
Altimeter29.82 inHg
Observation Time14:18
Weather SourceWFAC

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