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July 22, 2009 · Tolbert Robert R RANS S-6 · N410BT
Santa Rosa, NM
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 22, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Santa Rosa, NM
Aircraft
Tolbert Robert R RANS S-6
Tail Number
N410BT
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA587
The airplane was taking off from a 4,294-foot-long runway for an initial takeoff. The sport pilot reported to the responding Federal Aviation Administration inspector that the airplane stopped climbing and then nosed over and fell back to the runway. The airplane touched down in a nose-low attitude near the mid-field of the runway, breaking off the nose gear. The airplane rolled off the right side of the runway before nosing over and coming to rest in the inverted position. The airport was located at 4,292 feet mean sea level, with an estimated density altitude of 7,400 feet at the time of the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Airspeed-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The airplane was taking off from a 4,294 foot long runway for an initial takeoff. The sport pilot reported to the responding Federal Aviation Administration inspector that the airplane stopped climbing and then nosed over and fell back to the runway. The airplane touched down in a nose-low attitude, near the mid-field of the runway, breaking off the nose gear. The airplane rolled off the right side of the runway before nosing over and coming to rest in the inverted position. The airport was located at 4,292 feet mean sea level, with an estimated density altitude of 7,400 feet at the time of the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 MDT
Nearest AirportSanta Rosa Route 66 Airport (0nm)
Runway26
Runway Length4294 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftTolbert Robert R RANS S-6
Tail NumberN410BT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJabiru · 3300 · Reciprocating · 120
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 65 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 11 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time18:28
Weather SourceWFAC