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October 9, 2012 · Mace Justin I Dragonfly · N764JM

Durango, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 9, 2012
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Durango, CO
Aircraft
Mace Justin I Dragonfly
Tail Number
N764JM
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13CA026

The pilot reported that during each of three previous attempts to land at the destination airport, he encountered turbulence just before the airplane touched down and decided to perform go-arounds. He stated that during the accident landing, the airplane was not properly aligned with the runway centerline before touchdown due to his “over-correction of the rudder.” The pilot applied power to perform another go-around, and the airplane began to “porpoise” as the pilot attempted to climb away from the runway. The airplane collided with trees, and the wing and canard sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot further stated that he was inexperienced in the accident airplane in turbulence near ground level and that he should have revised his destination to an airport with a wider runway and no nearby trees.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s delayed decision to perform a go-around, which resulted in the airplane impacting trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inexperience in the accident airplane and his encounter with conditions that exceeded his capabilities.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that while attempting to land at the airport, he encountered turbulence just before the airplane touched down. The airplane alignment prior to touchdown was approximately 20 degrees off of runway centerline due to over-correction of the rudder. The pilot applied power to execute a go-around and the airplane began to porpoise as the pilot attempted to climb away from the runway. The airplane collided with trees and the wing and canard sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 MDT
Nearest AirportAnimas Air Park (0nm)
Runway01
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftMace Justin I Dragonfly
Tail NumberN764JM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-200 SERIES · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 7 kt, gusting 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 25 C
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time17:00
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data