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November 12, 1995 · Piper PA-28-201T · N2141Z

Keller, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 12, 1995
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Keller, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-201T
Tail Number
N2141Z
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW96LA041

As the airplane was flared for landing, a car drove onto the approach end of the runway directly in front of it. The pilot added full power and turned right to avoid hitting the car. After clearing the car, the airplane was heading toward a residence and the pilot began a left turn back toward the runway. The left wing tip struck a tree.

NTSB Probable Cause

the inadequate visual lookout by the driver of the vehicle resulting in his obstructing the runway.

Full Narrative

On November 12, 1995, at 1300 central standard time, a Piper PA- 28-201T, N2141Z, was substantially damaged when it collided with a tree during a go around near Keller, Texas. The commercial pilot and the pilot rated passenger received minor injuries. The personal flight, conducted under Title 14 CFR Part 91, originated in Seguin, Texas, at 1000. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The pilot reported that she was flaring for landing on runway 17 at the Hillcrest Airport when a car drove onto the approach end of the runway "directly in front" of the airplane. The pilot further reported she added full power, raised the nose, and turned right to avoid hitting the car. After clearing the car, the airplane was heading toward a residence and the pilot began a left turn back towards the runway. The "left wing tip then struck a small tree in a yard." Subsequently, the left wing "hit the ground and the aircraft came to rest nose down approximately 100 yards south of the tree." Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed structural damage to the firewall.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CST
Nearest AirportHillcrest (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28-201T
Tail NumberN2141Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-360-CFB8 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 37 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data