N41475

Substantial
None

BLACK CHRISTOPHER SPARROW SPORT SPECS/N: CA2-210

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 20, 2014
NTSB Number
CEN14CA386
Location
Moriarty, NM
Event ID
20140722X62841
Coordinates
34.978054, -106.000000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's loss of directional control while landing in gusty crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's operation of the engine above its normal temperature limit on takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BLACK CHRISTOPHER
Serial Number
CA2-210
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2004
Model / ICAO
SPARROW SPORT SPECFK9
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
SPARROW SPORT SPEC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ADAMS DALE
Address
316 N WATER AVE
City
NEW HAMPTON
State / Zip Code
IA 50659-1439
Country
United States

Analysis

Following an intermediate fuel stop, the pilot reported that the engine began to overheat during the takeoff climb. The pilot entered a left pattern to land back at the airport. During the landing, the wind was from 60 degree right of the runway heading at 18 knots gusting to 23 knots. When the airplane landed on the runway, the pilot could not compensate for the crosswind and the right wing lifted up and the airplane began to roll left. While slowing during the landing roll, the left main landing gear broke and the left wingtip contacted the runway. The airplane then nosed over and came to rest. Substantial damage was sustained to the wings and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that the number two cylinder overheated due to its operation at a high temperature of 91 degrees Fahrenheit and density altitude of over 9,400 feet. No other anomalies were detected with the airframe and engine. Another runway was available at the airport which would place the wind 40 degrees left of runway heading that would have reduced the crosswind component.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN14CA386