Casualties unknown

Aborted Takeoff Results in Runway Excursion and Nose Gear Collapse (N9867F)

Silver City, NM, US

On August 23, 1982, a Cessna 401A (registration N9867F) operated by Flying A Flight Service Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Silver City, NM. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During a post-maintenance check flight, the pilot aborted takeoff after a right engine power loss, but could not stop on the remaining runway. The aircraft exited the runway right, went through a fence, and the nose gear collapsed. No mechanical failure was found.

Incident Overview

The aircraft was being flown for a check flight following minor maintenance. During the takeoff roll at approximately 84 knots, the pilot observed a decrease in fuel flow to the right engine, accompanied by a loss of power on the right side. The pilot initiated an aborted takeoff. However, realizing that the remaining runway length was insufficient to bring the aircraft to a stop, the pilot elected to steer off the right side of the runway.

Sequence of Events

The aircraft departed the runway surface and subsequently went through a fence. The impact with the fence caused the nose landing gear to collapse. The aircraft came to a stop after the nose gear collapse.

Investigation Findings

No pre-accident mechanical malfunction or failure was identified during the investigation. The cause of the power loss remains undetermined based on the available evidence.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020917X03417. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.