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March 28, 1994 · North American SNJ-5 · N73SL
Houston, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 28, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Houston, TX
Aircraft
North American SNJ-5
Tail Number
N73SL
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW94LA113
DURING LANDING THE PILOT LOOKED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COWLING TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF REMAINING RUNWAY. WHILE HE WAS LOOKING LEFT THE AIRPLANE VEERED RIGHT SHEARED THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR AND STRUCK A TREE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
Full Narrative
On March 27, 1994, at 1830 central standard time, a North American SNJ-5, N73SL, was substantially damaged during landing near Houston, Texas. The private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight. The pilot stated in the Pilot/Operator report that during the landing roll he "looked along the left side of the cowling to gage the remaining runway." He further reported that the "aircraft turned to the right into the prevailing crosswind," rolled onto the grass, with the braking action becoming "ineffective." Subsequently, the aircraft right wing impacted a tree and came to rest in a water-filled ditch. The left main landing gear had sheared and there was damage to the left wing. The aircraft was released to the owner.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 CST
Nearest AirportWestheimer Airpark (0nm)
Runway11
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width28 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftNorth American SNJ-5
Tail NumberN73SL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340 · Reciprocating · 550
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 10 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO