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August 8, 2009 · Fairchild PT-19A · N54804
Colorado Springs, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 8, 2009
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Aircraft
Fairchild PT-19A
Tail Number
N54804
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA505
The airplane departed Runway 33 (6,000 feet by 60 feet, asphalt, with a slight upslope). Witnesses reported that the airplane "never got more than about 50 feet in the air". The airplane then impacted terrain and came to rest just beyond the departure end of the runway. Fuel was present at the site and the airplane's engine and right wing had been torn from the fuselage during the accident, resulting in substantial damage. The Federal Aviation Administration inspector who responded to the accident site stated that the airplane's wooden propeller was in "splinters" and that there "didn’t appear to be any control problems". The density altitude was calculated to be 9,590 feet. The pilot failed to submit the requested NTSB form 6120.1, Pilot/Operator Accident/Incident Report.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid an aerodynamic stall during a high-density altitude takeoff.
Full Narrative
The airplane departed runway 33 (6,000 feet by 60 feet, asphalt, with a slight up-slope). Witnesses reported that the airplane "never got more than about 50 feet in the air". The airplane then impacted terrain and came to rest just beyond the departure end of the runway. Fuel was present at the site, the airplane's engine and right wing had been torn from the fuselage during the accident, resulting in substantial damage. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspector, who responded to the accident site, stated that the airplane's wooden propeller was in "splinters" and that there "didn’t appear to be any control problems". The density altitude was calculated to be 9,590 feet.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 MDT
Nearest AirportMeadow Lake Airport (0nm)
Runway33
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftFairchild PT-19A
Tail NumberN54804
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFairchild · 6-440 SERIES · Reciprocating · 200
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 87 · Third Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point19 C
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time17:54
Weather SourceWFAC