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May 21, 2008 · Cortesy John E Airborne Edge-X · N8072S
San Juan Pueblo, NM
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 21, 2008
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
San Juan Pueblo, NM
Aircraft
Cortesy John E Airborne Edge-X
Tail Number
N8072S
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW08CA150
The pilot stated in an interview with a Federal Aviation Administration inspector that this was his first ever flight in this airplane with a passenger onboard. The pilot stated that he attempted a short field takeoff when the engine lost power at 50 feet. The pilot lost control during the emergency landing impacted on the runway, bounced traveled about 90 feet, impacted a second time, then slid approximately 260 feet coming to rest on southeast edge of the runway. There was substantial damage to the airplane and minor injuries to both occupants.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated in an interview with a Federal Aviation Administration inspector that this was his first ever flight in this airplane with a passenger onboard. The pilot stated that he attempted a short field takeoff when the engine lost power at 50 feet. The pilot lost control during the emergency landing impacted on the runway, bounced traveled about 90 feet, impacted a second time, then slid approximately 260 feet coming to rest on southeast edge of the runway. There was substantial damage to the airplane and minor injuries to both occupants.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:36 MDT
Nearest AirportSan Juan Pueblo Nm (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCortesy John E Airborne Edge-X
Tail NumberN8072S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582 · Reciprocating · 65
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 47 · None · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point32 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time02:36
Weather SourceWFAC