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March 15, 1994 · Piper PA-25-235 · N8739L
Lamesa, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 15, 1994
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Lamesa, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA-25-235
Tail Number
N8739L
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW94LA096
ON THE DOWNWIND TURN OF AN AERIAL APPLICATION PASS, THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AND IMPACTED THE GROUND IN A FIELD AND BURNED. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE 'PULLED BACK ON THE STICK RESULTING IN A STALL.' THE PILOT ALSO STATED THAT HE ENCOUNTERED A GUST OF WIND.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE INADVERTENT STALL. A FACTOR WAS THE GUST OF WIND.
Full Narrative
On March 15, 1994, at 1230 central standard time, a Piper PA-25-235, N8739L, was substantially damaged while maneuvering near Lamesa, Texas. The commercial pilot sustained minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the aerial application flight. In an interview with a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the pilot stated that, on the downwind turn of the aerial application pass, he "was at a low airspeed when I got a gust of wind or a whirlwind at which time I pulled back on the stick resulting in a stall". The aircraft impacted the terrain came to rest on a highway and burned.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-25-235
Tail NumberN8739L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-B2CE · Reciprocating · 235
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 38 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 10 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 52
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:50
Weather SourceWFAC