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October 24, 2011 · Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1 · N942DA

Pueblo, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 24, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Pueblo, CO
Aircraft
Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1
Tail Number
N942DA
Operator
Doss Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA041

The student pilot and certified flight instructor (CFI) were practicing touch-and-go takeoffs and landings. While on the downwind leg in the traffic pattern, the CFI retarded the throttle to simulate an emergency. The student pilot continued the approach and initiated a forward slip to correct for an altitude deviation. He continued the slip until 25 feet above ground level, at which time he added power and initiated a go-around. The airplane started to roll to the left and, at 20 degrees, the CFI took control of the airplane. The CFI attempted to counter the roll, but the airplane was unresponsive, and he decided to land. The airplane impacted in a left-wing-low attitude. The empennage separated from the fuselage, and all four engine mounts were broken. The operator reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The certified flight instructor’s delayed remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to maintain control prior to the landing.

Full Narrative

The student pilot and flight instructor were practicing touch-and-go landings on runway 26R. While on downwind, the flight instructor retarded the throttle to simulate an emergency. The student pilot continued to fly the airplane and during the landing flare, the airplane began to descend at a faster-than-normal rate. Both the student pilot and the flight instructor attempted to recover; however, the airplane impacted the ground in a left wing low attitude. The empennage separated from the fuselage, and all four engine mounts were broken. The operator reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. Winds at the time of the accident were recorded as 240 degrees at 14 knots, gusting to 21 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 MDT
Nearest AirportPueblo Memorial Airport (0nm)
Runway26R
Runway Length10498 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1
Tail NumberN942DA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDoss Aviation
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO-240-B · Reciprocating · 125
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 49 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 19 · Unknown · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 14 kt, gusting 21 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 21 C
Altimeter29.89 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data