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June 30, 1995 · Weatherly 201B · N1254W
Andalusia, AL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 30, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Andalusia, AL
Aircraft
Weatherly 201B
Tail Number
N1254W
Operator
John W Wallace
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL95LA122
A WEATHERLY 201B, LOADED WITH CHEMICALS, COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND DURING DEPARTURE FROM A PRIVATE GRASS STRIP IN ANDALUSIA, ALABAMA. THE PILOT STATED THAT AFTER BECOMING AIRBORNE, HE EXECUTED A TURN TO THE LEFT TOO EARLY AND WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED TO KEEP THE AIRCRAFT FROM STALLING.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED IN A CLIMBING TURN, THAT RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL.
Full Narrative
On June 30, 1995, at 0930 central daylight time, a Weatherly 201B, N1254W, collided with a tree while maneuvering for an emergency landing, following a loss of engine power, near Andalusia, Alabama. The aerial application flight operated under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 137, with no flight plan filed. Visual weather conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The airplane sustained substantial damage, the pilot was not injured. The local flight departed Andalusia, at 0900 hours. According to the pilot, while executing a left climbing turn with a load of chemicals, he did not maintain sufficient airspeed. The aircraft stalled and collided with a tree and the ground.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 CDT
Nearest AirportWallace Field (1nm WSW)
Runway17
Runway Length2400 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftWeatherly 201B
Tail NumberN1254W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn W Wallace
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985 · Reciprocating · 450
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 5 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time13:00
Weather SourceWFAC