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October 13, 2013 · Beech A36 Undesignat · N26RG
Telluride, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 13, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Telluride, CO
Aircraft
Beech A36 Undesignat (1987)
Tail Number
N26RG
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14CA018
The pilot stated the reported winds near his departure time were 140 degrees at 24 knots, and he elected to depart from runway 27. During climb out, shortly after he rotated, the airplane weathervaned hard to the left and the stall warning horn sounded. The pilot felt a strong gust of wind as he attempted to clear rising terrain, and thought he encountered a strong down draft or rotor, followed by the airplane impacting terrain. Wind recorded five minutes before the accident was from 130 degrees at 15 knots, gusting to 29 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's decision to take off in gusting tailwinds resulting in exceeding the performance capabilities of the airplane and subsequent loss of control.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated the reported winds near his departure time were 140 degrees at 24 knots, and he elected to depart from runway 27. During climb out, shortly after he rotated, the airplane weathervaned hard to the left and the stall warning horn sounded. The pilot felt a strong gust of wind as he attempted to clear rising terrain, and thought he encountered a strong down draft or rotor, followed by the airplane impacting terrain. Wind recorded five minutes before the accident was from 130 degrees at 15 knots, gusting to 29 knots. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operations.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 MDT
Nearest AirportTelluride Rgnl (6251nm E)
Runway27
Runway Length7111 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech A36 Undesignat
Tail NumberN26RG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsReciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 15 kt, gusting 29 kt
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 39 C
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time15:55
Weather SourceWFAC