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April 30, 1993 · Cessna 310H · N48AA

Brookshire, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 30, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Brookshire, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 310H
Tail Number
N48AA
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW93LA145

THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING AN EARLY MORNING TAKEOFF IN NIGHT CONDITIONS FROM A GRASS AIRSTRIP IN INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS, HE INCORRECTLY ALIGNED THE AIRPLANE FOR TAKEOFF. HE SAID HE COULD NOT SEE THE RUNWAY DUE TO POOR VISIBILITY. THE AIRPLANE ROLLED ACROSS AT LEAST 2 TAXIWAYS SHEARING THE LANDING GEAR. THE RUNWAY EDGE LIGHTS WERE NOT ILLUMINATED.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN PROPER RUNWAY ALIGNMENT. FACTORS WERE THE DARK NIGHT AND WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Full Narrative

On April 30, 1993, at 0530 central daylight time (CDT) a Cessna 310H, N48AA, was substantially damaged during the takeoff, at Brookshire, Texas. Weather was instrument meteorological conditions for the local area flight. The pilot was not injured. R. G. Aero of Houston, Texas, was the registered owner. During an interview, conducted by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the pilot reported that he aligned the airplane incorrectly, due to restrictions of visibility, and as he began his takeoff roll the airplane crossed at least two taxiways. As he crossed the taxiways his landing gear was sheared. He reported that visibility was such that he could not see the runway to make the correct aircraft alignment. Although the nearest weather reporting facility, Houston Intercontinental (IAH), was reporting visual meteorological conditions, actual weather at the accident site was obscured. Witnesses at the scene stated that there were 4 passengers onboard the airplane at the time of the accident. The witnesses also stated that it was dark and the runway lights were not on. The pilot was requested to provide the names of the passengers, his only response was he did not know them. The pilot would not cooperate in providing any information as to how to gain information on the passengers or on his proposed flight. Numerous attempts to have the pilot return a completed Pilot/Operator Report NTSB Form 6120.1/2 were unsuccessful.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time05:30 CDT
Nearest AirportSporty Flyer (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 310H
Tail NumberN48AA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-470-D · Reciprocating
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 59
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT

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