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March 24, 2012 · Smith Aerostar 601P · N602BV
Casterville, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 24, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Casterville, TX
Aircraft
Smith Aerostar 601P
Tail Number
N602BV
Operator
Louis F Fabre
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA202
The pilot flew a global positioning system approach and, though he was able to see the runway upon reaching the missed approach point, he stated that he was not able to land the airplane. He then decided to circle to land with full flaps while maintaining an airspeed of 140 mph. The airplane entered an “unusually high” sink rate during the turn; the pilot added full power and leveled the wings, but the airplane continued to descend. The airplane impacted the ground off the end of and to the right of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-(general)-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot flew the GPS approach and stated he was able to see the runway upon reaching the missed approach point; however, he was not “in a position” to land the airplane. He stated he decided to circle to land with full flaps while maintaining an airspeed of 140 miles per hour. The airplane entered an “unusually high” sink rate during the turn. The pilot added full power and leveled the wings, but the airplane continued to descend. The airplane impacted the terrain off the end of and to the right of the runway. The airplane received substantial damage to the left wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures/malfunctions which resulted in the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 CDT
Nearest AirportCasterville Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length4600 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftSmith Aerostar 601P
Tail NumberN602BV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLouis F Fabre
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 SER · Reciprocating · 300 | Lycoming · IO-540 SER · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 70 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility2 sm
CeilingOvercast 500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 64 F
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time15:15
Weather SourceWFAC