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September 22, 2013 · Marconi Fred I Jr Velocity XL/RG 3RX072 · N244FM
Pahokee, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 22, 2013
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Pahokee, FL
Aircraft
Marconi Fred I Jr Velocity XL/RG 3RX072 (1999)
Tail Number
N244FM
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA13CA426
The pilot of the experimental amateur-built airplane was performing a simulated forced landing to the airport runway. As the airplane was in the landing flare, another pilot radioed that the accident airplane's landing gear was still retracted. About that time, the aft mounted propeller struck the runway and the pilot increased power in an attempt to abort the landing. The pilot subsequently lost control of the airplane and it impacted terrain to the side of the runway, resulting in serious injuries to the pilot and flight instructor, and substantial damage to the airframe. Examination of the wreckage following the accident revealed that the landing gear switch was selected to the "UP" position.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear were extended during the simulated forced landing attempt. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot's decision to continue the aborted landing after the propeller had contacted the runway.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the experimental amateur-built airplane was performing a simulated forced landing to the airport runway. As the airplane was in the landing flare, another pilot radioed that the accident airplane's landing gear was still retracted. About that time, the aft mounted propeller struck the runway and the pilot increased power in an attempt to abort the landing. The pilot subsequently lost control of the airplane and it impacted terrain to the side of the runway, resulting in serious injuries to the pilot and flight instructor, and substantial damage to the airframe. Examination of the wreckage following the accident revealed that the landing gear switch was selected to the "UP" position.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 EDT
Nearest AirportPalm Beach County Glades Arpt (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length4116 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMarconi Fred I Jr Velocity XL/RG 3RX072
Tail NumberN244FM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO 540 · Reciprocating · 250
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 68 · Third Class · Serious
Crew 2Age 78 · Third Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2800 ft
Altimeter29.81 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC