Shortest Field You Are Comfortable Taking Your '62 Into?

Any DA62 related topics

Moderators: Rick, Lance Murray

Tommy
5 Diamonds Member
5 Diamonds Member
Posts: 801
Joined: Sat Aug 28, 2010 10:48 am
First Name: Tommy
Aircraft Type: DA40
Aircraft Registration: N591CA
Airports: KCGF
Has thanked: 3 times
Been thanked: 33 times

Re: Shortest Field You Are Comfortable Taking Your '62 Into?

Post by Tommy »

It was an Aerostar.
User avatar
AndrewM
4 Diamonds Member
4 Diamonds Member
Posts: 239
Joined: Sun Nov 20, 2016 2:05 pm
First Name: Andrew
Aircraft Type: DA40
Aircraft Registration: N897KC
Airports:
Has thanked: 73 times
Been thanked: 75 times

Re: Shortest Field You Are Comfortable Taking Your '62 Into?

Post by AndrewM »

Yes, twin Aerostar. Of course have to wait and see more from the investigation.
Tommy
5 Diamonds Member
5 Diamonds Member
Posts: 801
Joined: Sat Aug 28, 2010 10:48 am
First Name: Tommy
Aircraft Type: DA40
Aircraft Registration: N591CA
Airports: KCGF
Has thanked: 3 times
Been thanked: 33 times

Re: Shortest Field You Are Comfortable Taking Your '62 Into?

Post by Tommy »

It appears he crashed right after takeoff. Sources close to the event are suggesting a mis fuel.
Tommy
5 Diamonds Member
5 Diamonds Member
Posts: 801
Joined: Sat Aug 28, 2010 10:48 am
First Name: Tommy
Aircraft Type: DA40
Aircraft Registration: N591CA
Airports: KCGF
Has thanked: 3 times
Been thanked: 33 times

Re: Shortest Field You Are Comfortable Taking Your '62 Into?

Post by Tommy »

https://app.ntsb.gov/pdfgenerator/Repor ... m&IType=FA
It was a mis-fuel. The NTSB narrative is astounding. I just keep shaking my head. :scream:
User avatar
AndrewM
4 Diamonds Member
4 Diamonds Member
Posts: 239
Joined: Sun Nov 20, 2016 2:05 pm
First Name: Andrew
Aircraft Type: DA40
Aircraft Registration: N897KC
Airports:
Has thanked: 73 times
Been thanked: 75 times

Re: Shortest Field You Are Comfortable Taking Your '62 Into?

Post by AndrewM »

So I called my CFII about this, who knew the pilot in question quite well. I know this sounds terrible to say, but his immediate response was that the person involved was frequently observed cutting corners, he had been observed breaching regulations by other pilots, and had a jumbo sized ego and self-confidence. In my DA40, I always check the fuel odor and color as best I can. Even though the plane is kept in a hanger and I have never observed water getting in, I always take samples of fuel prior to flight to check for water and contamination.

This one must really resonate with Colin with his mis-fuel "adventure". Vigalence and attention to detail is just so important... complacency is dangerous.
Post Reply