Cortesy, John E Airborne Edge-X
San Juan Pueblo, NM — May 21, 2008
Event Information
| Date | May 21, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | DFW08CA150 |
| Event ID | 20080626X00923 |
| Location | San Juan Pueblo, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.03000, -106.04583 |
| Airport | San Juan Pueblo NM |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | Cortesy, John E |
| Model | Airborne Edge-X |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated in an interview with a Federal Aviation Administration inspector that this was his first ever flight in this airplane with a passenger onboard. The pilot stated that he attempted a short field takeoff when the engine lost power at 50 feet. The pilot lost control during the emergency landing impacted on the runway, bounced traveled about 90 feet, impacted a second time, then slid approximately 260 feet coming to rest on southeast edge of the runway. There was substantial damage to the airplane and minor injuries to both occupants.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.