Rasmussen Field-Calaveras City Airport, San Andreas, CA

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Accident occurred Thursday, August 03, 2006 in San Andreas, CA
Probable Cause Approval Date: 11/29/2006
Aircraft: Cessna 172M, registration: N12626
Injuries: 3 Uninjured.
The airplane stalled and impacted terrain during a soft-field takeoff. The student pilot was practicing a soft-field takeoff in preparation of his private pilot check ride. The student conducted the soft-field takeoff with the airplane established in a nose high pitch attitude. The student failed to reduce the wing's angle of attack and the airplane very quickly rose above ground effect . The certificated flight instructor (CFI) said that the student was a little slow in lowering the nose of the airplane to gain airspeed, but he (the CFI) delayed taking corrective action since the student's check ride was coming up and he wanted to see the student take action on his own. The student informed the CFI that it felt as though the right wing wanted to drop. The CFI took control of the airplane, lowered the nose and applied left aileron, but it was too late. The left wing dropped and the airplane descended to ground impact. The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows: the student pilot's improper soft-field takeoff technique and failure to obtain and maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall mush. The certificated flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the maneuver was also causal. ===
Accident occurred Tuesday, June 27, 2006 in San Andreas, CA
Probable Cause Approval Date: 10/3/2006
Aircraft: Eklund Thorp T-18 , registration: N181RE
Injuries: 1 Minor.
The airplane landed long and fast, overran the departure end of the runway, and nosed over. On final approach the airplane's speed was high. The pilot extended full flaps to slow down. The airplane overshot the numbers at the approach end of the runway, but the pilot continued his approach and touched down near midfield. Brake application was inadequate to stop the airplane due to its high speed and the runway distance remaining. The airplane overran the departure end of the runway and nosed over. The pilot stated that the airplane and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight. The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows: the pilot's misjudged airspeed and distance during the approach, and his failure to initiate a timely go-around, which resulted in a landing overrun. ===
Accident occurred Thursday, September 01, 2005 in San Andreas, CA
Probable Cause Approval Date: 12/20/2005
Aircraft: Cessna A185E, registration: N1644M
Injuries: 4 Uninjured.
The airplane encountered a dust devil during the takeoff ground roll, then it veered off the runway, and collided with a berm. About 600 feet into the takeoff ground roll the airplane veered to the left and continued in that direction even with the pilot's counteractive control input. During the event, the pilot reduced the power, the right main landing gear sheared off, and the airplane came to rest on the right wing and horizontal stabilizer. Witnesses informed the pilot that they observed a dust devil approach the airplane during takeoff roll. The pilot reported experiencing no anomalies with the airframe or engine prior to the event. The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane upon encountering a dust devil during the takeoff roll. ===
Accident occurred Wednesday, November 13, 2002 in San Andreas, CA
Probable Cause Approval Date: 11/25/2003
Aircraft: Beech A36TC, registration: N32FW
Injuries: 2 Fatal, 1 Serious.
On the afternoon of the accident, the private pilot and two passengers boarded the airplane for a cross-country flight to Palo Alto . A witness described the takeoff roll and initial climb as normal; however, shortly thereafter he heard a popping sound from the airplane and then total silence. He reported that the airplane entered a shallow descending turn to the right (east) and that he eventually lost sight of the airplane when it descended behind a series of hangars. Seconds later the airplane impacted terrain in a nose low attitude approximately 1,425-feet beyond the departure end of the runway. The sole survivor of the accident, who was seated in the furthest aft forward facing seat, stated that he recalls the airplane's takeoff and climb, but was unable to verify any of the detailed events prior to the airplane impacting terrain. Post accident examination of the engine, airframe and associated components revealed no evidence of a pre impact mechanical failure or anomaly. The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows: Loss of engine power during takeoff climb for undetermined reasons. ===
Accident occurred Friday, July 06, 2001 in San Andreas, CA
Probable Cause Approval Date: 2/5/2002
Aircraft: Aeronca O-58B, registration: N50912
Injuries: 1 Fatal.
A witness observed the aircraft descend in controlled, gliding flight and "pancake" onto a rock outcropping. He didn't think the crash site was where a pilot would intentionally land. There were more suitable areas in the nearby vicinity. Earlier in the day the airplane was fueled to capacity (2.5-hours endurance). The pilot had flown to an airport about 50 minutes distant and was returning at the time of the accident. The accident site is about 5 miles from the origin airport. Inspection of the aircraft failed to reveal any mechanical anomaly. An autopsy of the pilot revealed, among the findings: 1) Acute thrombus , diagonal branch of left anterior descending coronary artery; 2) Severe coronary artery atherosclerosis; and 3) Cardiomegaly with left ventricular hypertrophy . The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows: An in-flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.
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