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August 5, 2011 · Cessna 182S · N493JL

Los Cruces, NM

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 5, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Los Cruces, NM
Aircraft
Cessna 182S
Tail Number
N493JL
Operator
Phoenix Flyers
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA560

According to the pilot, during takeoff the airplane's airspeed was not increasing above 40 knots and he elected to abort the takeoff. The pilot pulled back on the control yoke to slow down and applied the brakes. The airplane bounced two or three times, and then the landing gear collapsed and the propeller struck the runway, resulting in substantial damage to the firewall. Witnesses reported that the airplane was approximately 30 to 40 feet above the ground before it descended back to the runway and bounced three times. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector calculated the density altitude as 7,700 feet and the weight of the airplane near the maximum takeoff weight. The FAA inspector confirmed that there were no mechanical anomalies or failures with the airplane, engine, or related systems prior to the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's loss of aircraft control due to insufficient aircraft performance during takeoff, with a heavy gross weight and a high density altitude.

Full Narrative

According to his written statement, the pilot stated that his airspeed did not increase above 40 knots and he elected to abort the takeoff. The pilot stated that he pulled back on the yoke to decelerate and applied the brakes. He stated that the airplane bounced off of the ground two or three times. During the impact with the runway the landing gear collapsed and the propeller struck the runway resulting in substantial damage. Witnesses interviewed by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)inspector said that the airplane was approximately 30 to 40 feet above the ground before it descended back to the runway and bounced three times. The FAA inspector calculated the density altitude to be 7,700 feet and the weight of the airplane to be near its maximum takeoff weight. The FAA inspector confirmed that there were no mechanical anomalies or failures with the airplane, engine, or related systems prior to the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 MDT
Nearest AirportLas Cruces International Airpo (1nm)
Runway26
Runway Length7499 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182S
Tail NumberN493JL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPhoenix Flyers
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1A · Reciprocating · 200
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time21:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data