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May 16, 1995 · Piper PA-28-181 · N75256

Baytown, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 16, 1995
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Baytown, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-181
Tail Number
N75256
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW95LA204

DURING A DAY VFR APPROACH THE PILOT NOTED THAT THE AIRCRAFT WAS 'LOSING ALTITUDE AND APPROACHING A GROVE OF TREES.' HE REPORTED THAT HE APPLIED FULL POWER AND PULLED THE NOSE UP IN AN EFFORT TO AVOID THE TREES. THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH THE TREES, ROTATED COUNTER CLOACKWISE, AND COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND SHORT OF THE RUNWAY.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER GLIDEPATH DURING LANDING.

Full Narrative

On May 16, 1995, at 1630 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28- 181, N75256, was substantially damaged during an approach to landing near Baytown, Texas. The pilot and passenger received minor injuries. No flight plan was filed for the CFR 14 Part 91 flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local, personal flight. The aircraft was owned and operated by Raceco Incorporated of Baytown, Texas. During an interview conducted by a Federal aviation Administration (FAA) inspector and in his written report the pilot stated that while on final approach to runway 14 at Baytown Airport, he "noticed the aircraft losing altitude and a grove of trees rising." He then applied full power and "pulled the nose up to climb over the trees." He further stated that the airplane "impacted the trees before he could clear them." After impact, the airplane rotated through the trees to the left and came to rest pointed away from the runway. The wings and fuselage were structurally damaged.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 CDT
Nearest AirportBAYTOWN (0nm SE)
Runway14
Runway Length4200 ft
Runway Width48 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28-181
Tail NumberN75256
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4M · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 12 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data