# NTSB MIA97LA136: Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-A1, N124MF, Hollywood, FL, April 13, 1997 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: April 13, 1997, 13:47 local (17:47 UTC) - Place: Hollywood, FL - Coordinates: 25.989997, -80.219085 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=25.9900&lon=-80.2191&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report October 31, 1997 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 38261 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA97LA136 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/38261/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA136 ## Probable cause the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing/go-around, which led to subsequent in-flight collision with a fixed object (approach light/light bar/sign) and terrain. The student's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point was a related factor. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - roll - proper touchdown point - not obtained, pilot in command (contributing factor) - go-around - attempted, pilot in command - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - In flight collision with object, go-around (vfr) - object - approach light/navaid - object - airport sign/marker - In flight collision with terrain/water, go-around (vfr) ## Analysis The pilot stated that she landed on the first 1/3 of the runway. She applied brakes with negative results, then initiated a go-around. During the go-around, an in-flight collision with a runway light and terrain occurred. Examination of the crash site by the FAA revealed the pilot landed long, added power in an attempt to make a touch-and-go, but lost directional control; the airplane collided with a light bar/sign and terrain. Examination of the brake system revealed no evidence of a precrash, mechanical failure or malfunction. ## Factual narrative On April 13, 1997, about 1347 eastern daylight time, a Diamond Aircraft DA-20, N124MF, operated by Pelican Airways, while on a Title 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight, crashed during a go- around at North Perry Airport, Hollywood, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The student pilot reported no injuries and the airplane received substantial damage. The flight originated from North Perry Airport, Hollywood, Florida, on a local flight about 50 minutes before the accident. The pilot stated she landed in the first section of the runway 18R. Brakes were applied, however; they did not work. She initiated a go-around, maneuvered the airplane to the left towards runway 9, collided with runway light bars and the terrain. According to the FAA, the student pilot landed long, added power in an attempt to make touch-and-go, lost control, and collided with a light bar, sign, and terrain. Examination of the brake system by Pelican Airways revealed the brake system "was found to be fully operational and totally effective." ## Aircraft - Registration: [N124MF](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N124MF-2019-07-11), registration cancelled 2019-07-11, S/N 10024, built 1995 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-A1 - Registry model: [Diamond Aircraft Ind DA20-A1](https://openairdocs.org/model/diamond-aircraft-ind-da20-a1) (registry code 2990000) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)](https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all) (registry code 09050, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane, amateur-built - Serial number: 10024 - Airframe hours: 1748 - Engines: Bombardier ROTAX 912-A3 80 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Instructional, Part 91 - Operator: Pelican Airways - Registered owner: Diamond Financial Inc. - Last inspection: 100 hour, March 27, 1997, 50 hours before - Departed: HWO - Airport: HWO, North Perry, runway 18R, 3,000 × 100 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 22; student; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 20 total, 20 in this make and model, 4 as pilot in command, 20 in the last 90 days, 20 in the last 30 days, 2 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 210° at 7 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 82 °F, dew point 70 °F - Altimeter: 29.00 inHg - Observed at: HWO ## 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 19970413010129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970413010129A), Apr 13, 1997: Diamon DA20A1, Hollywood, FL, Substantial damage. (.19) On April 13, 1997, about 1347 eastern daylight time, a diamond aircraft DA-20, N124MF, operated by pelican airways, while on a title 14 CFR part 91… From the NTSB's public API. 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