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October 14, 2010 · Beech A36 · N4979M
Pagosa Springs, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 14, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Pagosa Springs, CO
Aircraft
Beech A36
Tail Number
N4979M
Operator
Eric W Lager
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA031
During the final approach to the runway, the pilot stated that he allowed the airplane to develop a high sink rate which he did not correct. The airplane touched down on the runway and bounced airborne twice. The nose gear fork then fractured and separated and the propeller struck the runway surface. The airplane received substantial damage to the forward fuselage.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent rate-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
The private pilot was landing on a 8,100 foot long hard surface runway in dry conditions with clear skies and calm wind. During the final approach to the runway, the pilot stated that he allowed the airplane to develop a high sink rate which he did not correct. The airplane “hit the runway and porpoised twice”. The nose-gear fork then fractured and separated, and the propeller struck the runway surface. The airplane received substantial damage to the forward fuselage and nose-gear. The pilot and passenger were not injured.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:55 MDT
Nearest AirportStevens Field Airport (0nm)
Runway19
Runway Length8100 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech A36
Tail NumberN4979M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEric W Lager
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-550-BB · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 86 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 45 C
Altimeter30.43 inHg
Observation Time22:55
Weather SourceWFAC