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March 29, 2024 · Navion Navion B · N5429K

Sanford, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 29, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Sanford, FL
Aircraft
Navion Navion B (1951)
Tail Number
N5429K
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA24LA161

The pilot reported that the preflight, engine start, taxi and initial takeoff were normal. Shortly after retracting the landing gear, while still over the runway, the engine lost all power. The airplane descended back to the runway, landed hard, and skidded to a stop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower and aft fuselage. Postaccident examination of the fuel system and engine after recovery of the wreckage revealed no evidence of a preexisting mechanical failure or anomaly. There was an adequate supply of fuel on board. The reason for the sudden loss of engine power was not determined.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft power plant-Engine (reciprocating)-(general)-Unknown/Not determined

Full Narrative

On March 29, 2024, about 1250 eastern daylight time, a Navion B airplane, N5429K, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Sanford, Florida. The commercial pilot and one passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that the preflight inspection, engine start, and taxi to runway 27R at Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), Sanford, Florida, were normal. Once cleared for takeoff, he advanced the throttle to full power and all engine indications were “green.” Shortly after takeoff, and after retracting the landing gear, “everything went silent” and the engine lost all power. The airplane descended back onto the runway, landed hard with the landing gear retracted, and skidded to a stop on the runway surface. The pilot and the passenger egressed the airplane and were met by first responders. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector responded to the accident site and examined the wreckage. Substantial damage was confirmed to the lower and aft fuselage. After recovery of the wreckage to the owner’s hangar, the engine was examined. The fuel tanks contained an adequate supply of fuel. The top spark plugs were removed and the engine’s crankshaft was turned manually using the propeller. Compression and suction were confirmed on all cylinders. The cylinder interiors were examined with a lighted borescope; no anomalies were found with the piston heads, valves, or cylinder walls. The electric fuel pump was energized and pumped normally. The engine-driven fuel pump was normal in appearance. The right magneto was turned and produced spark on all towers. The left magneto could not be tested. No preimpact mechanical deficiencies were noted that would have precluded normal operation of the engine and airframe.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:50 EDT
Nearest AirportOrlando Sanford International (1nm WNW)
Runway27R
Runway Length11002 ft
Runway Width149 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftNavion Navion B
Tail NumberN5429K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-550-B · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 62 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 F
Altimeter30.16 inHg
Observation Time12:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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