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April 9, 1994 · Schweizer G-164 · N3628T

Mount Bellvue, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 9, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mount Bellvue, TX
Aircraft
Schweizer G-164
Tail Number
N3628T
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW94LA122

DURING A SOUTHERLY TAKEOFF THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO DRIFT RIGHT AND ENTERED A SOFT WET AREA. AS THE AIRCRAFT TRAVERSED THE SOFT AREA IT NOSED OVER TO THE INVERTED POSITION. OFFICIAL WIND 20 MILES SOUTHWEST OF THE ACCIDENT SITE WAS FROM 225 DEGREES AT 14 KNOTS GUSTING TO 21. THE PILOT CITED 'STRONG GUSTS' AND SOFT TERRAIN AS THE REASON FOR HIS LOSS OF CONTROL.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS WERE THE SOFT RUNWAY AND GUSTY WINDS.

Full Narrative

On April 9, 1994, at 1430 central daylight time, a Schweizer G- 164, N3628T, was substantially damaged during takeoff near Mount Bellvue, Texas. The commercial pilot, who was not injured, was not on a flight plan and weather was visual meteorological conditions. The pilot stated in the pilot/operator report that he was taking off from a runway, specifically prepared for agriculture operations, when the aircraft began to drift right. As the aircraft drifted right it entered a "soft area" and nosed over to the inverted position. An examination of the aircraft revealed that it was loaded with rice seeds. The pilot reported that the winds had begun to vary in direction at the time of the accident and were marked with "strong gusts." He further referred to a "combination of wind and runway conditions" as the reason for his loss of control.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 CDT
Nearest AirportNELSON (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftSchweizer G-164
Tail NumberN3628T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340-AN2 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 14 kt, gusting 21 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3700 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:51
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data