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July 4, 2019 · Diamond DA40 NG · N420NG

Tavernier, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 4, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Tavernier, FL
Aircraft
Diamond DA40 NG (2018)
Tail Number
N420NG
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA431

The pilot reported that, during landing on a 2,175-ft-long grass runway, the airplane ballooned. He pushed the nose down, but the airplane floated and touched down about midfield. He added that he "briefly touched the brakes" but decided to go around. He added that he raised the flaps to the takeoff position and added full power, but "the delay of power in the diesel and high temperature did not allow for enough climb performance." The left wing aerodynamically stalled, and the airplane impacted vegetation. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported that the wind was light and variable, the temperature was 32°C (90°F), and the density altitude was 2,000 ft.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's delayed decision to go around in high-temperature and high-density altitude conditions and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that, during landing on a 2,175 ft grass runway, the airplane ballooned. He pushed the nose down, but the airplane floated and touched down about midfield. He "briefly touched the brakes," but decided to go around. He raised the flaps to the takeoff position and added full power, but "the delay of power in the diesel and high temperature did not allow for enough climb performance." The left wing aerodynamically stalled and the airplane impacted vegetation. The pilot reported that the wind was light and variable, temperature was 32°C (90°F), and the density altitude was 2,000 ft. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the both wings and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 EDT
Nearest AirportTavernaero Park (0nm SSE)
Runway26
Runway Length2175 ft
Runway Width95 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftDiamond DA40 NG
Tail NumberN420NG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsAustro · AE300 · Reciprocating · 168
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 35 · Basc · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time15:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data