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September 5, 2007 · Jones Challenger II · N41734

Edgewood, NM

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 5, 2007
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Edgewood, NM
Aircraft
Jones Challenger II
Tail Number
N41734
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN07CA153

The pilot stated that approximately 100 feet above ground level, at the departure end of the runway, the airplane began to yaw to the right. The pilot stated that he added left rudder and aileron; however, the airplane did not respond. The airplane continued to yaw to the right, the nose dropped, and the airplane impacted the ground, resulting in substantial damage. An examination of the airplane flight controls and systems revealed no pre-impact anomalies. The pilot reported that he may have encountered a dust devil. Multiple dust devils were observed in the area within 2 hours of the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The loss of aircraft control after encountering a dust devil.

Full Narrative

According to a telephone conversation with the pilot, he was conducting touch and go landings on runway 27 (4,830 feet by 3 feet, asphalt). He stated that he had conducted two previous touch and go landings without issue or incident. The pilot stated that approximately 100 feet above ground level, at the departure end of the runway, the airplane began to yaw to the right. The pilot stated that he added left rudder and aileron; however, the airplane did not respond. The airplane continued to yaw to the right, the nose dropped, and the airplane impacted the ground. The right wing partially separated at the wing root and the spar was broken. The left horizontal stabilizer and elevator was crushed and bent forward. An examination of the airplane flight controls and systems, conducted by the FAA, revealed no pre-impact anomalies. The pilot reported to the FAA Inspector and the NTSB IIC that he may have encountered a dust devil. The FAA Inspector observed multiple dust devils in the area within 2 hours of the accident. He also report the winds as being relativily calm, despite the dust devil activity. The pilot estimated the winds to be 250 degrees at 5 to 7 knots. Winds in the area were recorded as 290 degrees at 13 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:40 MDT
Nearest AirportSandia Airpark Estates East (1nm)
Runway27
Runway Length4830 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftJones Challenger II
Tail NumberN41734
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 203UL · Reciprocating · 52
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Second Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 13 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data