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April 28, 2007 · Britten-Norman BN-2A-20 · N634MA

Hamilton, MT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 28, 2007
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Hamilton, MT
Aircraft
Britten-Norman BN-2A-20
Tail Number
N634MA
Operator
Mccall Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA07LA114

During the initial climb after takeoff, just after the aircraft passed 400 feet above ground level (agl), the pilot shut off the fuel boost pumps in preparation for the en route climb. Soon thereafter, one of the engines lost power without warning, and because he was carrying a heavy load, he immediately feathered the propeller and started looking for a place to put the aircraft down. Because there was rising terrain and scattered houses south of the airport, he had to maneuver to get to an open area. During the forced landing on the uneven terrain, one of the landing gear legs collapsed, and the aircraft impacted the terrain and slid into a power pole. A post-accident teardown inspection of the engine and the aircraft systems did not reveal any anomalies that would have resulted in the failure of the engine that lost power.

NTSB Probable Cause

The loss of power in one engine, for undetermined reasons, soon after establishing the takeoff departure climb. Factors include rough/uneven terrain.

Full Narrative

On April 28, 2007, at 1105 mountain daylight time, a Britten-Noman BN-2A-20, N634MA, experienced a gear collapse during an engine-out forced landing about two miles south of Ravalli County Airport, Hamilton, Montana. The airline transport pilot, who was the sole occupant, received minor injuries, and the aircraft, which is operated by McCall Aviation, McCall, Idaho, sustained substantial damage. The 14 CFR Part 135 cargo flight was departing for Selway Lodge, Idaho, and was being operated in visual meteorological conditions. The aircraft was on a company VFR flight plan, and there was no report of an ELT activation. According to the pilot, during the initial climb after takeoff, as he was passing 400 feet above ground level (agl), he shut off the fuel boost pumps in preparation for the en route climb. Soon thereafter, one of the engines quit without warning, and because he was carrying a heavy load, he immediately feathered the propeller and started looking for a place to put the aircraft down. Because there was rising terrain and scattered houses south of the airport, he had to maneuver to get to an open area. During the forced landing on the uneven terrain, one of the landing gear legs collapsed, and the aircraft impacted the terrain and then slid into a power poll. A post-accident teardown inspection of the engine and the aircraft systems did not reveal any anomalies that would have resulted in the failure of the engine that lost power.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:05 MDT
Nearest AirportRavalli County Airport (3nm)
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBritten-Norman BN-2A-20
Tail NumberN634MA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMccall Aviation
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-K1B5 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · Second Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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