N602BV

Substantial
None

SMITH AEROSTAR 601PS/N: 61P-0338-099

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 24, 2012
NTSB Number
CEN12CA202
Location
Casterville, TX
Event ID
20120326X10400
Coordinates
29.340509, -98.870063
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while circling to land.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N602BV
Make
SMITH
Serial Number
61P-0338-099
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
AEROSTAR 601P

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
2155 VERMONT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
RANTOUL
State / Zip Code
KS 66079-9014
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot flew the GPS approach and stated he was able to see the runway upon reaching the missed approach point; however, he was not “in a position” to land the airplane. He stated he decided to circle to land with full flaps while maintaining an airspeed of 140 miles per hour. The airplane entered an “unusually high” sink rate during the turn. The pilot added full power and leveled the wings, but the airplane continued to descend. The airplane impacted the terrain off the end of and to the right of the runway. The airplane received substantial damage to the left wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures/malfunctions which resulted in the accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN12CA202