# NTSB CEN14CA386: Black Christopher Sparrow Sport Spec, N41475, Moriarty, NM, July 20, 2014 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: July 19, 2014, 18:15 local (Jul 20, 2014, 00:15 UTC) - Place: Moriarty, NM - Coordinates: 34.978054, -106 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=34.9781&lon=-106.0000&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Landing-landing roll: Abnormal runway contact](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report September 24, 2014 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Central Region - Parties: FAA - NTSB case key (mKey): 89718 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CEN14CA386 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/89718/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=89718 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA386 ## Probable cause 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. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Use of equip/info: aircraft control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040): Personnel issues › Task performance · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Black Christopher SPARROW SPORT SPEC, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md?model=056174N), [All aircraft, 9,295 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md) - [Performance/control parameters: directional control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Black Christopher SPARROW SPORT SPEC, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md?model=056174N), [All aircraft, 3,958 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md) - [Performance/control parameters: powerplant parameters](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062050): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Capability exceeded (probable cause); cases with it: [Black Christopher SPARROW SPORT SPEC, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062050/cases.md?model=056174N), [All aircraft, 81 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062050/cases.md) - [Wind: crosswind](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034040): Environmental issues › Conditions/weather/phenomena · Ability to respond/compensate; cases with it: [Black Christopher SPARROW SPORT SPEC, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034040/cases.md?model=056174N), [All aircraft, 1,008 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034040/cases.md) - [Temp/humidity/pressure: high density altitude](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03031020): Environmental issues › Conditions/weather/phenomena · Effect on equipment; cases with it: [Black Christopher SPARROW SPORT SPEC, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03031020/cases.md?model=056174N), [All aircraft, 278 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03031020/cases.md) - [Wind: gusts](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034045): Environmental issues › Conditions/weather/phenomena · Effect on operation; cases with it: [Black Christopher SPARROW SPORT SPEC, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034045/cases.md?model=056174N), [All aircraft, 1,199 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034045/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Takeoff: Miscellaneous/other](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/900); cases with it: [Black Christopher SPARROW SPORT SPEC, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/900/sequence.md?model=056174N), [All aircraft, 1,556 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/900/sequence.md) - [Landing-landing roll: Other weather encounter](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/400); cases with it: [Black Christopher SPARROW SPORT SPEC, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/400/sequence.md?model=056174N), [All aircraft, 1,127 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/400/sequence.md) - [Landing-landing roll: Abnormal runway contact](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090) (defining event); cases with it: [Black Christopher SPARROW SPORT SPEC, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090/sequence.md?model=056174N), [All aircraft, 1,506 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090/sequence.md) - [Landing-landing roll: Landing gear collapse](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/094); cases with it: [Black Christopher SPARROW SPORT SPEC, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/094/sequence.md?model=056174N), [All aircraft, 1,787 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/094/sequence.md) - [Landing-landing roll: Nose over/nose down](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/096); cases with it: [Black Christopher SPARROW SPORT SPEC, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/096/sequence.md?model=056174N), [All aircraft, 2,287 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/096/sequence.md) ## 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 degrees 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. ## Factual narrative 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. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N41475](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41475), registered now, S/N CA2-210, built 2004 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: BLACK CHRISTOPHER SPARROW SPORT SPEC - Registry model: [Black Christopher SPARROW SPORT SPEC](https://openairdocs.org/model/black-christopher-sparrow-sport-spec) (registry code 056174N) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane, amateur-built - Serial number: CA2-210 - Year built: 2004 - Engines: HKS 700E 60 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Zaytsev Petr - Registered owner: Zaytsev Petr - Airworthiness certificate: Special, Experimental (Special) - Last inspection: Condition, October 15, 2013 - Departed: 0E0, Moriarty, NM - Destination: E98, LOS LUNAS, NM - Airport: 0E0, Moriarty, runway 26, 7,700 × 75 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 47; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, without waivers/limitations; seat: single; flight hours: 276 total, 30 in this make and model ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 320° at 18 knots, gusting 23 - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: 12,000 ft broken - Temperature: 91 °F, dew point 41 °F - Altimeter: 30.15 inHg - Observed at: K0E0 ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20140719011459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140719011459A), Jul 19, 2014: Black, Christopher SPARROW SPORT SPEC, Moriarty, NM, Substantial damage. On July 19, 2014, at 1550 MST, a black christopher amateur built Sparrow Sport Spec, N41475, [privacy data omitted] flipped over on landing at Moriarty… ## Docket (2 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on September 15, 2014, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=89718. 167 KB in all. - Pilot's Statement (item 1, .PDF, 112 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40416334&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%27s%20Statement-Redacted.PDF - Record of Conversation - Vernon Rockett (FAA) (item 2, .PDF, 55 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40416335&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Record%20of%20Conversation%20-%20Vernon%20Rockett%20(FAA)-Master.PDF From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. 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