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June 3, 1995 · Schweizer G-164B · N7501P

Collegeport, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 3, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Collegeport, TX
Aircraft
Schweizer G-164B
Tail Number
N7501P
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW95LA233

THE AERIAL APPLICATION PILOT WAS TAKING OFF FROM AN 1,800 FOOT, 'SOFT, WET' AIRSTRIP IN AN AIRPLANE 'OVERLOADED' WITH FERTILIZER AND FUEL. THE AIRPLANE DID NOT ATTAIN FLYING SPEED WITHIN THE LENGTH OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE OVERRAN THE END OF THE RUNWAY IMPACTING BUSHES AND SMALL TREES COMING TO REST IN THE INVERTED POSITION.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY ATTEMPTING TO TAKEOFF IN AN OVERWEIGHT CONDITION FROM AN 1,800 FOOT RUNWAY. FACTORS WERE THE WET AND SOFT CONDITION OF THE RUNWAY.

Full Narrative

On June 3, 1995, at 1600 central daylight time, a Schweizer G-164B, N7501P, was substantially damaged during takeoff near Collegeport, Texas. The airline transport rated pilot was not injured. The aircraft was being operated by Fehmel Planes, Inc., under Title 14 CFR Part 137. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local aerial application flight and a flight plan was not filed. During a personal interview, conducted by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, the pilot stated that the airplane was loaded with fertilizer and refueled at an 1,800 foot airstrip. He further stated that during the takeoff roll, the soft, wet ground prevented the "overloaded" airplane from attaining takeoff airspeed. The airplane overran the end of the runway impacting bushes and small trees before coming to rest in the inverted position.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway36
Runway Length1800 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftSchweizer G-164B
Tail NumberN7501P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6A-15AG · Turboprop · 550
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 14 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2000 ft
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:51
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data