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June 29, 2015 · Cessna 337 B · N2181X

Blanding, UT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 29, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Blanding, UT
Aircraft
Cessna 337 B (1965)
Tail Number
N2181X
Operator
William E Miller
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA158

The pilot of the twin-engine airplane reported that prior to takeoff, he "didn't lean out the motors". He reported that during the takeoff roll, "there wasn't enough lift and probably the density altitude was involved." The airplane ran off the departure end of the runway into a field, impacted terrain, and sustained substantial damage to the empennage. The pilot reported that the accident was because of "pilot error." The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engines that would have precluded normal operation. The computed density altitude for the departure airport was 8,570 feet at the time of the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's selection of a departure runway of inadequate length for the density altitude, resulting in the airplane not gaining sufficient lift, departing the runway, and impacting terrain.

Full Narrative

The pilot of the twin-engine airplane reported that prior to takeoff, he "didn't lean out the motors". He reported that during the takeoff roll, "there wasn't enough lift and probably the density altitude was involved." The airplane ran off the departure end of the runway into a field, impacted terrain, and sustained substantial damage to the empennage. The pilot reported that the accident was because of "pilot error." The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engines that would have precluded normal operation. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The computed density altitude for the departure airport was 8,570 feet at the time of the accident. The Federal Aviation Administration aviation safety inspector reported that the pilot was not rated for multi-engine airplanes and that the airplane was not airworthy prior to the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:44 MDT
Nearest AirportBlanding Muni (0nm W)
Runway35
Runway Length5781 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 337 B
Tail NumberN2181X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWilliam E Miller
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO360 Series · Reciprocating · 210 | Continental · IO360 Series · Reciprocating · 210
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter30.30 inHg
Observation Time18:35
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data