Siai-Marchetti SF-260C accident near Santa Monica, CA
On January 29, 2009, a Siai-Marchetti SF-260C (airplane) was involved in an accident near Santa Monica, CA. 2 people died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.
- Date
- January 29, 2009
- Place
- Santa Monica, CA
- Aircraft
- Siai-Marchetti SF-260C · Airplane
- Injuries
- 2 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Substantial
- Position
- 34.662°N, 118.456°W
- NTSB ID
- 20090128X04223
Official records · WPR09FA102
- Public docket: reports, statements and exhibits from the investigation
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On January 28, 2009, about 1705 Pacific standard time, an experimental Siai-Marchetti SF-260C, N688C, crashed during takeoff following a loss of engine power at Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO), Santa Monica, California. The pilot was operating the borrowed airplane under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91. The certificated private pilot and passenger were killed; the airplane was substantially damaged by impact forces and the post crash fire. The local personal flight was departing SMO at the time of the accident. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. During takeoff witnesses observed the airplane climb normally until reaching an altitude between 200 to 400 feet, then the engine sound suddenly stopped. The airplane appeared to slow down as it made a right turn followed by a descending spin until impacting the ground between Runway 21-3 and taxiway A. PERSONNEL INFORMATION A review of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airman records revealed that the 45-year-old pilot held a private pilot certificate with ratings for airplane single-engine land and helicopter. The pilot held a third-class medical certificate issued on March 2, 2007. It had no limitations or waivers. No personal flight records were located for the pilot. The aeronautical experience listed in this report was obtained from FAA airmen medical records on file in the Airman and Medical Records Center. The pilot reported on his most recent medical application that he had a total time of 1,400 flight hours. In May 2008, the in
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to select the proper fuel tank for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while attempting a return to runway maneuver.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
