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June 27, 2024 · Desert Fox 1 · N10ZR

Ellicott, CO

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 27, 2024
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Ellicott, CO
Aircraft
Desert Fox 1 (2019)
Tail Number
N10ZR
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN24LA244

The pilot reported that the airplane felt “sluggish” during the takeoff roll and the airplane bounced down the dirt runway. He said that he aborted the takeoff, the airplane would not turn right, and the airplane overran the end of the runway. Subsequently, the landing gear strut dug into the ground, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane’s fuselage, wings, and empennage were substantially damaged. An FAA inspector that responded to the accident reported that there was evidence of nine impact points from the right main wheel along the runway for about 60% of the runway length. Post accident examination of the airplane revealed that the right main landing gear axle mount had separated from the landing gear leg due to insufficient penetration of its weld. The insufficient weld likely reduced the overall strength of the landing gear, which resulted in its separation during the takeoff roll. About the time of the takeoff from runway 17L, density altitude was about 9,700 ft and the nearest reported winds 9 miles northwest of the accident site were from 270° at 11 knots gusting to 14 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's decision to takeoff with a quartering tailwind and high density altitude which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the right main axle mount due to the poor weld.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that the airplane felt “sluggish” during the takeoff roll and the airplane bounced down the dirt runway. He said that he aborted the takeoff, the airplane would not turn right, and the airplane overran the end of the runway. Subsequently, the landing gear strut dug into the ground, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane’s fuselage, wings, and empennage were substantially damaged. An FAA inspector that responded to the accident reported that there was evidence of nine impact points from the right main wheel along the runway for about 60% of the runway length. Post accident examination of the airplane revealed that the right main landing gear axle mount had separated from the landing gear leg due to insufficient penetration of its weld. The insufficient weld likely reduced the overall strength of the landing gear, which resulted in its separation during the takeoff roll. About the time of the takeoff from runway 17L, density altitude was about 9,700 ft and the nearest reported winds 9 miles northwest of the accident site were from 270° at 11 knots gusting to 14 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 MDT
Nearest AirportColorado Springs East (0.5nm ESE)
Runway17L
Runway Length4500 ft
Runway Width42 ft
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftDesert Fox 1
Tail NumberN10ZR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O200A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 79 · Sprt · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 11 kt, gusting 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 F
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time12:35
Weather SourceWFAC

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