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March 26, 2016 · Matthews H Thomas Jodel F11 A NO Series · N3068M

Marathon, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 26, 2016
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Marathon, TX
Aircraft
Matthews H Thomas Jodel F11 A NO Series (2002)
Tail Number
N3068M
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN16LA137

The airline transport pilot stated that he was landing in the experimental amateur-built airplane at his 1,600-ft-long private runway when he attempted a "late" go-around. The airplane impacted trees, a powerline, and terrain, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to conduct a go-around in a timely manner, which resulted in impact with trees and a powerline.

Full Narrative

On March 26, 2016, about 1500 central daylight time, an amateur-built Jodel F11-A airplane, N3068M, sustained substantial damage when it struck trees, wires, and terrain, during a go-around from runway 35 at the Los Muertos Airport, Marathon, Texas. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, received serious injuries. The aircraft was owned and operated by the pilot under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight, which was not on a flight plan. The flight originated from the Fort Stockton-Pecos County Airport, Fort Stockton, Texas about 1430. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane and that the airplane hit trees and a power line during the attempted go-around. He reported to a Federal Aviation Administration Inspector that he initiated the go-around late and that the airplane had insufficient climb performance to clear the trees and power line at the departure end of the runway.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CDT
Nearest AirportLos Muertos (0nm NNW)
Runway35
Runway Length1560 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMatthews H Thomas Jodel F11 A NO Series
Tail NumberN3068M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-75 · Reciprocating · 75
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 68 · Second Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 11 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point12 C
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time20:15
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data