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July 7, 2011 · Beech V35B · N1735W

Oljato, UT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 7, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Oljato, UT
Aircraft
Beech V35B
Tail Number
N1735W
Operator
Adaptive Aero
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11LA315

The pilot reported that the airplane was on short final approach with the landing gear down when he noted that he was mistakenly attempting to land at an abandoned airport that was not suitable for landing but was near his planned destination. He initiated a go-around; however, the airplane did not climb and subsequently stalled about 5 feet above ground level and collided with the terrain. The pilot stated that he had the mixture in the full rich position. He stated his belief that the engine did not respond to the request for power as the mixture was too rich for the high density altitude (8,000 feet). The manufacturer’s guidance advises pilots to set the mixture control to the full rich position, or as required by field elevation. If the mixture had been appropriately set for the high density altitude conditions, the engine likely would have had adequate power for a successful go-around.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to follow the airplane manufacturer’s mixture setting guidance while landing in high density altitude conditions.

Full Narrative

On July 7, 2011, about 1600 mountain daylight time, a Beech V35B, N1735W, collided with terrain at Oljato/Monument Valley, Utah. The pilot/owner was operating the airplane under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91. The private pilot and three passengers were not injured; the airplane sustained substantial damage from impact forces. The personal cross-country flight departed Seligman, Arizona, about 1400, with a planned destination of Monument Valley Airport (UT25). Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed. The pilot stated that the airplane was on short final approach with the landing gear down. He noted that the airport was not suitable for landing. He was mistakenly attempting to land at an abandoned airport (Oljato 05UT) that was near his planned destination. He initiated a go-around; however, he felt that he did not get the power he needed as the airplane did not climb. It stalled about 5 feet above ground level, and collided with the terrain. The landing gear collapsed, and the bottom of the airframe sustained substantial damage. The pilot stated that he had the mixture in the full rich position. He opined that the engine did not respond to the request for power as the mixture was too rich for the high density altitude (8,000 feet). He had taken a mountain flying course prior to starting his trip, but no one had mentioned keeping the mixture lean in case of a go-around. The pilot operating handbook for the airplane discusses normal procedures. The Before Landing checklist instructs the pilot to land with the mixture in the rich position (or as required by field elevation).

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 MDT
Nearest AirportOLJATO (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech V35B
Tail NumberN1735W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAdaptive Aero
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO 520 SERIES · Reciprocating · 285
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 9 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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