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July 20, 2014 · Black Christopher Sparrow Sport SPEC · N41475

Moriarty, NM

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 20, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Moriarty, NM
Aircraft
Black Christopher Sparrow Sport SPEC (2004)
Tail Number
N41475
Operator
Zaytsev Petr
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14CA386

Following an intermediate fuel stop, the pilot reported that the engine began to overheat during the takeoff climb. The pilot entered a left pattern to land back at the airport. During the landing, the wind was from 60 degrees right of the runway heading at 18 knots gusting to 23 knots. When the airplane landed on the runway, the pilot could not compensate for the crosswind and the right wing lifted up and the airplane began to roll left. While slowing during the landing roll, the left main landing gear broke and the left wingtip contacted the runway. The airplane then nosed over and came to rest. Substantial damage was sustained to the wings and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that the number two cylinder overheated due to its operation at a high temperature of 91 degrees Fahrenheit and density altitude of over 9,400 feet. No other anomalies were detected with the airframe and engine. Another runway was available at the airport which would place the wind 40 degrees left of runway heading that would have reduced the crosswind component.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's loss of directional control while landing in gusty crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's operation of the engine above its normal temperature limit on takeoff.

Full Narrative

Following an intermediate fuel stop, the pilot reported that the engine began to overheat during the takeoff climb. The pilot entered a left pattern to land back at the airport. During the landing, the wind was from 60 degree right of the runway heading at 18 knots gusting to 23 knots. When the airplane landed on the runway, the pilot could not compensate for the crosswind and the right wing lifted up and the airplane began to roll left. While slowing during the landing roll, the left main landing gear broke and the left wingtip contacted the runway. The airplane then nosed over and came to rest. Substantial damage was sustained to the wings and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that the number two cylinder overheated due to its operation at a high temperature of 91 degrees Fahrenheit and density altitude of over 9,400 feet. No other anomalies were detected with the airframe and engine. Another runway was available at the airport which would place the wind 40 degrees left of runway heading that would have reduced the crosswind component.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:15 MDT
Nearest AirportMORIARTY (0nm S)
Runway26
Runway Length7700 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBlack Christopher Sparrow Sport SPEC
Tail NumberN41475
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorZaytsev Petr
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsHks · 700E · Reciprocating · 60
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 18 kt, gusting 23 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point41 C
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Observation Time21:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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