Casualties unknown

2001-08-07: Cessna 320 (N3338P) — Falcon, CO

Falcon, CO, US

On August 7, 2001, a Cessna 320 (registration N3338P) was involved in an aviation accident near Falcon, CO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff following a loss of right engine power. A factor was the loss of right engine power for undetermined reasons. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A witness observed a twin-engine airplane on takeoff roll traveling 3/4 of the way down the runway without achieving lift, then veering off the right side, becoming airborne, entering a left turn, stalling, and impacting the ground. Black smoke emanated from the right engine during the initial climb.

Accident Sequence

A witness reported observing a twin-engine airplane during its takeoff roll. The airplane had traveled approximately three-quarters of the length of the runway without achieving lift. Subsequently, it veered off the right side of the runway, became airborne, entered a left turn, stalled, and impacted the ground. During the initial climb, the witness noted black smoke coming from the right engine.

Pre-Accident Information

The pilot-rated passenger occupying the right front seat provided information about the right engine. According to the passenger, the right engine had been reworked several months prior to the accident. The passenger stated that the engine would "flood out" when the mixture control was advanced. During the takeoff roll, the pilot was reported to be unable to bring the mixture up on the right engine, yet the pilot continued the takeoff.

Observations and Statements

The only known observations and statements regarding the accident are from the witness and the passenger. No other sources or documentation were provided in the initial report.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20010808X01638. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.