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May 10, 1992 · Forney F-1 · N3009G
Mason, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 10, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mason, TX
Aircraft
Forney F-1
Tail Number
N3009G
Operator
Tarrer Ray A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW92LA128
AFTER RECEIVING A WEATHER BRIEFING WHICH INDICATED FAVORABLE WEATHER, THE PILOT DEPARTED ON HIS CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT. EN ROUTE, THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED ADVERSE HEAD WINDS AND ELECTED TO PROCEED TO HIS PLANNED ALTERNATE TO REFUEL. UPON ARRIVAL IN THE ALTERNATE AREA, THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED DETERIORATED WEATHER AND COULD NOT FIND THE AIRPORT. SHORTLY THEREAFTER, REALIZING THAT HE WAS RUNNING OUT OF FUEL, THE PILOT ELECTED TO LAND ON A HIGHWAY IN GUSTY WINDS. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE LEFT WING STRUCK AN EMBANKMENT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S DELAY IN PROCEEDING TO A SUITABLE ALTERNATE WHEN HIS FUEL STATE BECAME QUESTIONABLE AND HIS SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF CONTROL DURING THE OFF AIRPORT PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. A FACTOR WAS THE GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS ON LANDING.
Full Narrative
AFTER RECEIVING A WEATHER BRIEFING WHICH INDICATED FAVORABLE WEATHER, THE PILOT DEPARTED ON HIS CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT. EN ROUTE, THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED ADVERSE HEAD WINDS AND ELECTED TO PROCEED TO HIS PLANNED ALTERNATE TO REFUEL. UPON ARRIVAL IN THE ALTERNATE AREA, THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED DETERIORATED WEATHER AND COULD NOT FIND THE AIRPORT. SHORTLY THEREAFTER, REALIZING THAT HE WAS RUNNING OUT OF FUEL, THE PILOT ELECTED TO LAND ON A HIGHWAY IN GUSTY WINDS. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE LEFT WING STRUCK AN EMBANKMENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:10 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftForney F-1
Tail NumberN3009G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTarrer Ray A
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C90-12F · Reciprocating · 90
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 68 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 30 kt, gusting 45 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO